Recruitment Operations Manager

University of Warwick; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Warwick is seeking a Recruitment Operations Manager on a fixed-term basis, to oversee the end-to-end recruitment operations across the University. The role leads a recruitment team, designs and implements recruitment practices to attract diverse talent and enhance Warwick's brand.

You will ensure compliance with recruitment legislation, coach the team, build strong stakeholder relationships, and drive continuous improvement in service delivery and candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Requires CIPD qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in recruitment policies, processes and legislation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment operations across the University.
• Design, develop and implement recruitment practices to attract diverse talent and enhance the Warwick brand.
• Lead, coach and develop a recruitment team to follow best practice across all stages.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Policy development

Diversity & inclusion

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team on a fixed-term basis, providing cover during a colleague's secondment. The role is available until 31 December 2027.

As a Recruitment Operations Manager at the University of Warwick, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the end-to-end recruitment operations across the University.

You will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing recruitment practices that not only attract diverse talent but also enhance the Warwick brand.

This role requires strong leadership to manage and coach a recruitment team, ensuring best practices are followed in every stage of the recruitment process.

Additionally, you will have a key responsibility in improving recruitment policies and procedures, promoting diversity, and ensuring compliance with current recruitment legislation.

You will be a critical link between the recruitment team, senior stakeholders, and the People Operations function, working closely to provide seamless service delivery and a positive candidate experience.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here).

About You

You are a highly experienced HR professional with a background in recruitment or talent management. Ideally, you hold a CIPD qualification or equivalent and have a deep understanding of recruitment policies, processes, and relevant legislation. Your exceptional interpersonal and communication skills allow you to influence and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

You are proactive, customer-focused, and always looking for ways to improve services.

Your leadership experience includes managing teams, developing talent, and driving continuous improvement.

You thrive in a complex environment, thinking critically and strategically to find effective solutions.

With your dedication to professional growth, you are passionate about creating a positive impact within the University's recruitment processes.

You are also eager to contribute to an inclusive and diverse workforce, ensuring recruitment practices reflect these values.