Recruitment Services Manager

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Manchester seeks an experienced Recruitment Services Manager. The role involves driving service excellence in recruitment, managing a team, and implementing innovative processes. Ideal candidates have a proven track record in high-quality recruitment services, strong leadership, and a customer-focused mindset. The position is full-time, fixed term for 24 months, offering a salary between £46,735 to £57,422 based on experience. Hybrid work arrangements are available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive community

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing high-quality recruitment services in large organizations.
• Experience using social media for recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of an effective recruitment experience for candidates and stakeholders.
• Influence strategic hiring practices.
• Champion service excellence and inclusive hiring.
• Translate strategic goals into operational delivery.

Skills

Managing high-quality recruitment services

Designing and implementing recruitment processes

Strong leadership skills

Customer-focused mindset

Using diverse recruitment channels

Excellent communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strategic thinking

Education

Experience in recruitment management

Job description

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01.08.2025

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15.09.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Recruitment Services Manager

Location: Oxford Road, Manchester

Salary: £46,735 to £57,422 per annum, dependent on relevant experience

Job Type: Full Time (35 hours per week), Fixed term - 24 months

Closing Date: 04/08/2025

Ready to shape the future of recruitment in higher education?
Join a world-class institution and lead the transformation of recruitment services at The University of Manchester.

We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Recruitment Services Manager to join our People Directorate within a newly aligned Recruitment Operations and Talent Acquisition Team. You will report to our Director of Talent Acquisition and will be responsible for managing the Recruitment Operations team. This is a pivotal role where you'll drive service excellence, champion inclusive hiring practices, and help build a scalable, sector-leading recruitment model. The position is a hybrid role, based a minimum of 3 days a week on our campus on Oxford Road, Manchester.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the delivery of a streamlined, effective, and bias-aware recruitment experience for candidates, hiring managers, and stakeholders.
• Influence strategic hiring practices and drive continuous improvement across recruitment operations.
• Champion a culture of service excellence and inclusive hiring at scale.
• Translate strategic goals into operational delivery and lead successful change programmes.
• Use data and insight to inform decision-making and demonstrate impact.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience managing high-quality recruitment services in large, complex organisations.
• A track record of designing and implementing innovative, efficient recruitment processes.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing large teams.
• A customer-focused mindset and a passion for creating positive candidate and stakeholder experiences.
• Experience using diverse recruitment channels, including social media, to attract top and diverse talent.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across varied audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A strategic thinker and motivational leader aligned with the University's values.

Desirable: Experience working within the higher education sector.

Interviews are likely to be on 14th and 15th August.

Why Join Us?

At The University of Manchester, you'll be part of a vibrant, inclusive community committed to excellence and innovation. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in a globally recognised institution, shaping the future of recruitment in higher education.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments will be made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

We reserve to right to close the advert early in the instance that we receive a high volume of suitable applicants.

Any CV's submitted by recruitment agencies will be treated as a gift.

Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Talent Acquisition Manager, Head of Recruitment, Recruitment Manager, Talent Manager, Human Resources Manager, HR Manager, may also be considered for this role.