Recruitment Manager - 12 month FTC

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Bolton is seeking an experienced Recruitment Manager on a 12-month FTC basis. The ideal candidate will manage a team and lead recruitment initiatives while ensuring a legally compliant and efficient recruitment process. Knowledge in a Partnership Professional Services environment is essential. Competitive salary of up to £63k offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a recruitment team.
• Knowledge of working in a Partnership Professional Services environment.
• Ability to handle day-to-day recruitment activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of recruiters and resourcing assistants.
• Oversee firm-wide recruitment initiatives.
• Manage the vacancy approval process.
• Build and maintain relationships with external suppliers.
• Collaborate with reporting teams to analyze recruitment data.

Skills

Team leadership

Recruitment strategies

Compliance knowledge

Data analysis

Job description

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Recruitment Manager - 12 month FTC, Bolton, Greater Manchester

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Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

Job Description:

My client, a well-renowned international Law Firm, is seeking an experienced Recruitment Manager to join their firm on a 12-month FTC basis.

This role can be based in either of the Firm’s regional offices across North West and West Yorkshire.

Salary - Up to £63k

This Recruitment Manager role will involve managing a recruitment team of 4, dealing with day-to-day "Business Services" recruitment and participating in project work.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing a team of recruiters and resourcing assistants, ensuring effective delivery and clear objectives.
• Overseeing firm-wide recruitment initiatives, such as new system implementation, brand positioning, inclusive hiring approaches, and agency panel reviews.
• Managing the vacancy approval process and contributing to strategic workforce planning in collaboration with HR and Finance teams.
• Ensuring recruitment processes are efficient, legally compliant, and provide an excellent candidate experience.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with external suppliers, evaluating performance, and maximizing ROI.
• Collaborating with reporting teams to analyze and present recruitment data, including pipeline diversity, hiring trends, and agency effectiveness.
• Supporting the annual pay and benefits review for business services, including data gathering and analysis.
• Promoting a direct sourcing approach using tools such as talent mapping, job boards, and networking platforms.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Recruiter with knowledge of working in a "Partnership" Professional Services environment, capable of leading a team and managing day-to-day recruitment activities.

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