Social Care Recruitment Manager

Commercial Ltd; Pulborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment partnership in the United Kingdom seeks a Social Care Recruitment Manager to lead a team and enhance recruitment services across qualified and unqualified care roles. This role demands expertise in social care recruitment, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage diverse stakeholders. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual leave, life assurance, and a hybrid working model. The position is pivotal in strengthening local social care services while ensuring a seamless candidate journey.

Benefits

Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

25 days annual leave plus your birthday off

Life assurance cover (4x salary)

Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Volunteer days

Modern offices in Surrey Hills

Qualifications

• Essential experience as a successful social care recruiter.
• Experience in a recruitment agency or managed service environment.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant legislation including AWR and IR35.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Talent Partners.
• Achieve financial targets for temporary and permanent roles.
• Oversee recruitment for qualified and unqualified care sectors.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of the Qualified Social Care market

Proven leadership experience

Strong understanding of local market dynamics

Excellent communication skills

Organised and proactive

Inspires others through expertise

Job description

As the Social Care Recruitment Manager, you will lead a talented team to deliver exceptional recruitment services across both qualified and unqualified care roles. You'll be pivotal in strengthening our direct fill strategy, supporting Surrey's vital social care services and ensuring a seamless candidate journey. Your leadership will drive operational excellence, team development and strong client relationships, directly contributing to the success of Connect2Surrey and CSG.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of Talent Partners and Resourcing & Customer Service Assistants.
• Drive direct fill performance and achieve financial targets for yourself and for the team across temporary and permanent opportunities.
• Oversee recruitment activities across qualified and unqualified care sectors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Surrey County Council and stakeholders.
• Continuously review and improve recruitment processes.
• Set, monitor and report on team KPIs and objectives.
• Prepare and deliver reports and presentations to internal and external partners.

The Team

The team consists of two Talent Partners and two Resourcing & Customer Service Assistants who are experienced and have our core values and principles at the heart of everything they do. You will be responsible for guiding, coaching and developing them even further to deliver a best‑in‑class service, whilst providing a consultative approach to support our candidates, Hiring Managers and Agency Supply Chain Partners. CSG provides a wide range of excellent e‑learning and face‑to‑face development opportunities for all employees dedicated to the recruitment profession, supporting knowledge, skills and the behaviours that are required.

Qualifications

• In‑depth knowledge of the Qualified Social Care market and experience as a successful social care recruiter (essential).
• Proven leadership experience in a recruitment agency or managed service environment.
• Strong understanding of local market dynamics and recruitment best practice.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant legislation (AWR, H&S, Agency Conduct, IR35, Equality).
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Committed to equality, diversity and continuous improvement.
• Inspires others through expertise, integrity and a can‑do approach.
• Holds a full driving licence and access to own vehicle (for travel within Surrey).

Benefits

• Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum + 4% commission on gross profit.
• 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off.
• Life assurance cover (4x salary).
• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution.
• Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits including retail and gym discounts, health cash plan and cycle to work scheme.
• Volunteer days and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme.
• Tailored learning and development support with real opportunities to progress.
• Modern offices located within 20 acres of the Surrey Hills – an area of outstanding natural beauty.
• Hybrid working pattern.

Why CSG?

Connect2Surrey is a specialist recruitment partnership, proudly part of Commercial Services Group, the UK’s largest local authority‑owned trading company. Our mission is to deliver outstanding recruitment solutions for Surrey County Council and our partners, ensuring the highest standards of service and social value.