Recruitment Operations Manager

Corus Consultancy; Lewisham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in Lewisham is seeking an Operations Recruitment Manager to lead their recruitment function. The role involves overseeing recruitment operations, optimizing processes, and managing a team of recruiters. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in recruitment management and strong communication skills. The company offers competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and flexibility in work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Collaborative culture

Flexibility to work in a hybrid environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment management or operations leadership.
• Strong understanding of recruitment processes and compliance.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the recruitment operations team to meet hiring targets.
• Streamline recruitment processes for efficiency.
• Use data to forecast hiring needs and inform decisions.

Skills

Recruitment management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Job description

About the Role

Are you a dynamic recruitment professional who thrives on building efficient processes, managing high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional talent outcomes? We're looking for an Operations Recruitment Manager to take ownership of our recruitment function — driving excellence, scalability, and innovation across our hiring operations.

As our Operations Recruitment Manager, you'll be the backbone of our talent acquisition strategy.You'll lead the day-to-day recruitment operations, optimise processes, and ensure our hiring practices are consistent, data-driven, and aligned with our business goals.

You'll collaborate closely with department heads, manage a team of recruiters, and oversee the full recruitment lifecycle — from workforce planning to onboarding — ensuring we attract and retain top talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the recruitment operations team to meet ambitious hiring targets.
• Streamline and optimize recruitment processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Use data and analytics to forecast hiring needs, track performance, and inform strategic decisions.
• Partner with leadership to design and deliver effective workforce planning.
• Manage recruitment budgets, systems, and technology (ATS, sourcing tools, etc.).
• Champion a best-in-class candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Drive employer brand initiatives to position [Company Name] as an employer of choice.

What We\'re Looking For

• Proven experience in recruitment management or operations leadership.
• Strong understanding of recruitment processes, compliance, and systems.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Analytical mindset — confident using data to drive decisions and improvements.
• A proactive leader who can thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Why Join Us?

At Corus Consultancy, you\'ll play a key role in shaping our people strategy as we continue to grow. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• A collaborative, forward-thinking culture
• Flexibility to work in a hybrid or remote environment