Recruitment Manager

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Recruitment Manager within a prestigious NHS organization. You will oversee a central recruitment service, ensuring compliance with policies and delivering exceptional customer service. Your role will involve managing recruitment campaigns, providing support to hiring managers, and maintaining a responsive service. Join a dedicated team that values diversity and excellence in healthcare, contributing to the recruitment function's success in a supportive environment. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in one of the UK's largest NHS Trusts, enhancing patient care through effective staffing solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR or equivalent experience required.
• CIPD membership preferred for HR professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment areas and campaigns effectively.
• Lead a small team of Recruitment Coordinators and Assistants.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Knowledge of ESR and TRAC systems

Operational knowledge of recruitment processes

Line management experience

Education

Degree or equivalent HR/Recruitment knowledge

Affiliated or Graduate membership of CIPD

Evidence of continuing professional development

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Recruitment team, and we are looking for a highly driven and motivated Recruitment Manager to join the HR Workforce department at one of the largest and most prestigious NHS organisations.

Reporting to the Senior Recruitment Manager, the successful candidate will work alongside the Senior Recruitment Manager to oversee the operational delivery of a comprehensive central recruitment service in line with service level agreements and Trust policies.

The ideal candidate should be proficient in both the ESR and TRAC systems. In this role, you will provide advice and support to hiring managers, applicants, and recruitment colleagues on all aspects of the recruitment process, Trust policy, procedures, and compliance with employment laws and right to work regulations. You will also be responsible for ensuring the smooth delivery of recruitment campaigns and projects.

As a Recruitment Manager, you will set the standard for exceptional customer service, working with the recruitment team to ensure a positive experience for both applicants and hiring managers. You will help maintain an efficient, reliable, and responsive recruitment service that contributes to establishing the recruitment function as a centre of excellence.

Applicants who have interviewed for this role within the past 3 months will not be considered at this time.

Closing Date: 18th May 2025 at midnight

Interviews: 28th May 2025 (face to face)

Main duties of the job

The post holder will hold overall management of the recruitment areas and campaigns for one of the transactional recruitment teams within the Trust.

The post holder will be responsible for the leadership and day to day line management of a small recruitment team made up of Recruitment Co-ordinators and Recruitment Assistants within their area of responsibility.

Such a role supports the Senior Recruitment Manager, Resourcing Partners, and the Head of Recruitment in reducing vacancy rates and contributes to the development and growth of the service as a whole.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton, and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research, and innovation.

We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer, and renal services, as well as a full range of local hospital and community services.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and, as part of King's Health Partners, we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching, and research.

We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.

We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organizations, local authorities, charitable bodies, and GPs.

We strive to recruit and retain the best staff, as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organization and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe, and patient-focused.

Details

Date posted: 07 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £35,964 to £43,780 a year pa inc. HCA

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 18 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 196-COF10727-N

Job locations: Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4YB

Job description

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Education (Essential):

• Degree or equivalent HR/Recruitment knowledge acquired through relevant training or experience
• Affiliated or Graduate membership of CIPD or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience (Essential):

• Operational knowledge of recruitment processes and best practice
• Line management experience
• Experience working to demanding targets to meet tight deadlines and service levels
• Experience managing and developing resourcing services

Skills (Essential):

• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to provide clear advice on complicated or contentious concepts and to engage and motivate at all levels
• Knowledge of ESR and Trac

Knowledge (Essential):

• Expert knowledge of employment and immigration law in relation to recruitment including contract production, DBS, and visa applications
• Knowledge of Equality and Diversity legislation

Additional information includes details about DBS checks, sponsorship, and legal requirements for overseas applicants, which are relevant for applicants to consider.

Employer details: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4YB. Website: https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx