Recruitment and Onboarding Manager

Aston University; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Birmingham is seeking a creative Recruitment and On-boarding Manager to lead recruitment operations. The role involves building collaborative relationships and ensuring a seamless, inclusive journey for candidates. With a strong commitment to innovation and equity, the ideal candidate will inspire high-performing teams. The position offers hybrid working, generous benefits, and a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Generous benefits

Well-being support

Qualifications

• A passion for people and a drive for innovation.
• A collaborative, customer-focused approach.
• The ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
• A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment operations and team.
• Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders and hiring managers.
• Champion service excellence across the University.
• Ensure seamless, inclusive recruitment and onboarding.

Skills

Passion for people

Collaborative approach

Ability to inspire teams

Commitment to equity and diversity

Job description

Location:Aston University John Cadbury House

Are you a pioneer in recruitment, passionate about creating unforgettable candidate experiences and shaping future talent strategies? Do you thrive in dynamic, values-driven environments where people and purpose come first?

Aston University is seeking a creative Recruitment and On-boarding Manager to lead our recruitment operations and play a key role in delivering our ambitious Aston 2030 Strategy and Talent Acquisition Plan.

This is more than a recruitment role, it’s your opportunity to be a trusted partner to stakeholders and hiring managers, building collaborative relationships and championing service excellence across the University. You’ll lead a talented team, ensuring our recruitment and on-boarding journey is seamless, inclusive, and future-focused.

What you’ll bring:

• A passion for people and a drive for innovation
• A collaborative, customer-focused approach
• The ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams
• A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Why Aston?

• A vibrant, inclusive campus in the heart of Birmingham
• A forward-thinking, supportive HR environment
• Hybrid working, generous benefits, and well-being support

If you're ready to bring bold ideas, strategic thinking, and a people-first mindset to a role where your impact will be felt across the organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now

For further information, please contact Kaveri Prashanth Patali, Head of HR Operations ([e-mail])

At Aston, we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We embrace diversity in all its forms and strive to build a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Further details:
Job Details
University Information

Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. CVs will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process.

The University celebrates the rights of freedom of speech and academic freedom and is committed to maintaining and protecting these rights within the law. An offer to work at Aston University will never be denied on the basis of an individual’s lawful expression of their beliefs, ideas or opinions.

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit:https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team [e-mail]

ClosingDate:23.59 hours BST on Sunday 10 August 2025

InterviewDate:To be confirmed

£38,249 to £45,413 per annum. Grade 08