Recruitment Manager

Abingdon and Witney College; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An inspiring educational institution is seeking a dynamic Recruitment Manager to lead a transformative recruitment strategy. In this pivotal role, you will shape and deliver a recruitment strategy that supports the College's growth and excellence. This forward-thinking organization values innovation and collaboration, offering a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about connecting great people with meaningful opportunities and have a proven track record in recruitment management, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a real impact in education.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment management, ideally in education or commercial sectors.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning and employer branding.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver a recruitment strategy for the College's growth.
• Lead a focused recruitment function to attract high-calibre candidates.

Skills

Recruitment Management

Workforce Planning

Employer Branding

Interpersonal Skills

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Job description

Recruitment Manager

Are you ready to lead a transformative recruitment strategy in an inspiring educational environment? Abingdon & Witney College is seeking a proactive and experienced Recruitment Manager to take ownership of our talent acquisition journey.

About the Role

This is a pivotal position within our organisation, responsible for shaping and delivering a recruitment strategy that supports the College's continued growth and excellence. You will lead a small, focused recruitment function with a strategic mindset—identifying, attracting, and securing high-calibre candidates for both curriculum and business support roles.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in recruitment management, ideally within education or the commercial sectors
• Strategic thinker with a strong understanding of workforce planning and employer branding.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead, inspire and drive change within a small team or function.
• A passion for connecting great people with meaningful opportunities.
• A proven track record of working with business partners or a leadership team.

Why Join Us?

Abingdon & Witney College is a vibrant, forward-thinking organisation, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace. We value innovation, professional growth, and collaboration. In return for your dedication, we offer:

• A supportive and flexible working environment
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A chance to make a real impact on the future of education

Salary: £43,088 - £44,806 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 7.5 hours per day, Friday 7 hours per day
Location: Abingdon Campus
Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 27th April 2025 (Midnight)

*Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before posted closing date.

AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices. In addition to our pre-employment checks, we will conduct an online search for publicly available information that suggests the applicant may not be suitable to work with children or young/vulnerable people.