Recruitment Manager, Faculty

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days leave

Pension scheme

Hybrid working

Wellbeing initiatives

Facilities access

Job summary

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, is seeking a Recruitment Manager (Faculty) to lead faculty recruitment, working closely with senior academic leaders to attract world-class academics.

You will oversee end-to-end recruitment, advise on practices and regulations, and build international networks while ensuring a high-standard candidate experience. Hybrid role with substantial impact on strategic hiring.

Qualifications

• Significant recruitment expertise within a complex academic environment.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders at a strategic level.
• Knowledge of recruitment best practices, employment legislation and inclusive selection processes.
• Experience of budgeting, leading teams and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve faculty recruitment processes.
• Partner with senior academic stakeholders to shape recruitment strategies.
• Advise on recruitment practices, employment law and university policy.
• Develop international talent networks and strengthen employer branding.
• Produce recruitment analytics, market intelligence and reporting for strategic decisions.
• Forecast and manage a faculty recruitment budget of approximately £2.5 million.
• Lead and develop the Recruitment Partner (Faculty).

Skills

Academic recruitment

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Budget management

Data analytics

People management

Immigration guidance

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

UK date and time: 01-November-2026 03:42

Location: Oxford – Hybrid working (2 days per week onsite)

Salary: Grade 7 – £40,178 - £48,700, including Oxford University weighting of £1,730 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours)

Help shape the future of academic excellence at Oxford Saïd.

Are you an experienced recruitment professional with a passion for attracting exceptional academic talent? Do you thrive on building relationships with senior stakeholders, developing innovative recruitment strategies and delivering an outstanding candidate experience?

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, is seeking a Recruitment Manager (Faculty) to lead and enhance our faculty recruitment activity, helping us attract world-class academics and researchers who will shape the future of business education and research.

The role

Working closely with senior academic leaders, including the Dean, Deputy Deans and Academic Area Heads, you will play a pivotal role in delivering our faculty recruitment strategy.

You will oversee the end‑to‑end recruitment process, provide specialist advice on academic recruitment practices and develop proactive approaches to identifying and attracting exceptional talent in a competitive international market.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and continuously improving faculty recruitment processes, ensuring a professional, inclusive and exceptional candidate experience.
• Partnering with senior academic stakeholders to develop recruitment strategies aligned with the School's strategic ambitions.
• Providing expert advice on recruitment practices, employment legislation, immigration requirements and University policies.
• Developing international talent networks, strengthening our employer brand and identifying innovative approaches to attracting academic talent.
• Producing recruitment analytics, market intelligence and performance reporting to inform strategic decision-making.
• Collaborating on the management and forecasting of a faculty recruitment budget of approximately £2.5 million.
• Leading, supporting and developing the Recruitment Partner (Faculty), ensuring high standards of service delivery.

About you

We are looking for a confident, collaborative and forward‑thinking recruitment professional who combines strategic insight with strong operational delivery.

You will bring:

• Significant recruitment expertise gained within a complex academic environment.
• Proven experience of building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions at a strategic level.
• A strong understanding of recruitment best practice, employment legislation and inclusive selection processes.
• Experience of managing and developing teams, together with the ability to lead by example.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving and organisational skills, with the confidence to manage competing priorities.
• Experience of budget management, recruitment systems and using data to support effective decision‑making.

Knowledge of the higher education sector and a CIPD qualification or equivalent would be advantageous.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to one of the world's leading universities, supporting the recruitment of academics whose teaching and research have a global impact.

You will join a collaborative HR and Organisational Development team committed to excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

Alongside the opportunity to develop professionally, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• 38 days' annual leave, including public holidays.
• A generous University pension scheme.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and support.
• Access to University facilities, professional development opportunities and staff discounts.

Closing date: Applications close on 13 Nov 2026 at 12 noon UK time on the advertised closing date.

For informal enquiries, please contact [e-mail].

Saïd Business School is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse working environment. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring fairness and equality throughout our recruitment process.

Join us and help attract the academic talent that will shape the future of Oxford Saïd.