Recruitment Team Lead

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare organization in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Recruitment Team Lead to manage recruitment professionals and oversee the end-to-end recruitment process. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of recruitment best practices and excellent interpersonal skills. This position offers generous benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous NHS benefits

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Ongoing development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing or leading recruitment operations in a large organisation.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practice and laws.
• Experience using recruitment systems and analyzing workforce data.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of recruitment professionals.
• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process for various roles.
• Lead and support complex recruitment projects.

Skills

Managing recruitment operations

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis for decision making

Communication skills

Tools

Recruitment systems

Job description

PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS FOR CURRENT NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE EMPLOYEES ONLY

Recruitment Team Lead

Make a difference. Lead with purpose. Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, delivering care to over 1.15 million people locally and over 2.2 million across Scotland through our regional and national services. With more than 40,000 staff, our organisation plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare every day.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Recruitment Team Lead to join our professional recruitment service based at Gartnavel Royal Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on leading people, improving services, and driving operational excellence.

What You'll Do

As Recruitment Team Lead, you will:

Manage and develop a team of recruitment professionals delivering a responsive, high-quality recruitment service across NHSGGC.

Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process for a variety of clinical and non-clinical roles.

Work closely with senior leaders, HR teams, and operational managers to ensure recruitment strategies align with workforce needs and priorities.

Lead and support complex recruitment projects, including high-volume and specialist campaigns.

Champion continuous improvement, performance monitoring, and compliance with NHS Scotland and NHSGGC recruitment standards.

Promote the use of innovative recruitment methods, including social media and digital platforms, to attract diverse talent locally, nationally, and internationally.

What You'll Bring

Proven experience in managing or leading recruitment operations, preferably within a large, complex organisation.

A strong understanding of recruitment best practice, legislation, and NHS Scotland processes (or similar).

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

A proactive, solution-focused approach with a track record of delivering results.

Experience using recruitment systems and analysing workforce data/KPIs to support decision making and improve service delivery.

Why join us?

Opportunities to shape the future of recruitment in NHSGGC.

A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Generous NHS benefits, including pension scheme and holiday allowance.

Ongoing development and progression opportunities.

Interested in finding out more?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Heather Silvester, Senior Lead Recruiter for NHSGGC Email [e-mail]

We are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising the valuable skills and experience of veterans and reservists.

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