Senior HR Operations and Recruitment Manager

JNCC; Peterborough; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JNCC is seeking a Senior HR Operations and Recruitment Manager in Peterborough. This permanent role leads the delivery of recruitment and operational HR services, ensuring high-quality, efficient and customer-focused support for managers and employees.

Reporting to the Head of HR, the post holder will provide leadership across recruitment, HR administration and operational HR processes, driving continuous improvement and compliance with employment legislation and Civil Service requirements.

Qualifications

• Senior HR operations and recruitment leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of recruitment and operational HR services to managers and employees.
• Provide leadership across recruitment, HR administration and operational HR processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with employment legislation, Civil Service requirements and organisational policies.
• Manage the recruitment and HR operations teams and collaborate with HR Business Partners and senior leaders.

Job description

Senior HR Operations and Recruitment Manager

Ref No: 2026058

Grade: S (SEO)

Type of appointment: Permanent

Location: Peterborough

Team: HR

Closing Date: 23:55 on Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Published : Tuesday, November 3, 2026 .

Background

We are advertising this vacancy through the Civil Service Jobs website.

Post background

The Senior HR Operations and Recruitment Manager is responsible for leading the delivery of JNCC's recruitment and operational HR services, ensuring that managers and employees receive a high-quality, efficient and customer-focused service.

Reporting to the Head of HR, the postholder will provide leadership and management across recruitment, HR administration and operational HR processes, driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with employment legislation, Civil Service requirements and organisational policies.

The role will manage both the recruitment and HR operations teams and will work closely with HR Business Partners and senior leaders to ensure that operational delivery supports the organisation's strategic workforce objectives.