Recruitment Manager

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Slough seeks a Recruitment Manager for a 3-month interim assignment. The role involves overseeing recruitment processes, managing a small team, and ensuring compliance with best practices. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in public sector recruitment and relevant educational qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting senior leadership roles in Local Authorities.
• Proven record managing ATS contracts.
• Strong understanding of inclusive recruitment practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and implementation of a new talent system.
• Manage recruitment team delivery and performance.
• Produce and analyse recruitment management information (MI).

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Degree-level education (RQF Level 6)

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Excel

Job description

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3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• A Recruitment Manager is required for a 3-month interim assignment to lead and support all recruitment-related activities across the organisation.

• This includes managing permanent and temporary recruitment, developing entry-to-work programmes, and overseeing supplier and stakeholder relationships.

• The successful candidate will ensure the resourcing function is compliant, effective, and aligned with organisational goals.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Lead the procurement and implementation of a new attraction and talent system.

• Manage the delivery and performance of a recruitment team (currently 3 FTE).

• Support recruitment into vacancies within the HR function and the wider organisation.

• Develop and implement redeployment and secondment policies.

• Design and embed entry-to-work initiatives for school leavers and students (e.g. GCSE to T Level work experience).

• Drive the implementation of new recruitment tools, including the adoption of success profiles.

• Produce and analyse recruitment management information (MI) to inform diversity and inclusion improvements throughout the recruitment cycle.

• Support the recruitment process for senior management and executive-level roles, in collaboration with an existing interim resource.

Skills/Experience:

• Proven experience of recruiting senior leadership roles within Local Authorities or public sector bodies.

• Previous responsibility for managing an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) contract, ideally within a public sector context.

• In-depth understanding of inclusive recruitment practices and equalities legislation.

• Strong proficiency in Excel and experience of producing and interpreting MI/data reports.

• Demonstrated continuous professional development and subject matter expertise in recruitment.

• A hands-on leader with a record of managing operational teams in a fast-paced, service-led environment.

• Skilled in analysing complex recruitment data to drive decision-making and improve practices.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

Additional Information:

• Degree-level education (RQF Level 6) and CIPD qualification or equivalent.

• Team Management: Up to 5 team members (currently 3 in post).

Job Description
3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary:
• A Recruitment Manager is required for a 3-month interim assignment to lead and support all recruitment-related activities across the organisation.
• This includes managing permanent and temporary recruitment, developing entry-to-work programmes, and overseeing supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• The successful candidate will ensure the resourcing function is compliant, effective, and aligned with organisational goals.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Lead the procurement and implementation of a new attraction and talent system.
• Manage the delivery and performance of a recruitment team (currently 3 FTE).
• Support recruitment into vacancies within the HR function and the wider organisation.
• Develop and implement redeployment and secondment policies.
• Design and embed entry-to-work initiatives for school leavers and students (e.g. GCSE to T Level work experience).
• Drive the implementation of new recruitment tools, including the adoption of success profiles.
• Produce and analyse recruitment management information (MI) to inform diversity and inclusion improvements throughout the recruitment cycle.
• Support the recruitment process for senior management and executive-level roles, in collaboration with an existing interim resource.
Skills/Experience: • Proven experience of recruiting senior leadership roles within Local Authorities or public sector bodies.
• Previous responsibility for managing an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) contract, ideally within a public sector context.
• In-depth understanding of inclusive recruitment practices and equalities legislation.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and experience of producing and interpreting MI/data reports.
• Demonstrated continuous professional development and subject matter expertise in recruitment.
• A hands-on leader with a record of managing operational teams in a fast-paced, service-led environment.
• Skilled in analysing complex recruitment data to drive decision-making and improve practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
Additional Information: • Degree-level education (RQF Level 6) and CIPD qualification or equivalent.
• Team Management: Up to 5 team members (currently 3 in post).


Requirements
• Proven experience of recruiting senior leadership roles within Local Authorities or public sector bodies. • Previous responsibility for managing an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) contract, ideally within a public sector context. • In-depth understanding of inclusive recruitment practices and equalities legislation. • Strong proficiency in Excel and experience of producing and interpreting MI/data reports. • Demonstrated continuous professional development and subject matter expertise in recruitment. • A hands-on leader with a record of managing operational teams in a fast-paced, service-led environment. • Skilled in analysing complex recruitment data to drive decision-making and improve practices. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.