Strategic Recruitment Programs Lead

Beeline; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Beeline is seeking a Recruitment Program Lead to manage a complex vendor management program for a strategic enterprise client. The role focuses on day-to-day operations, supplier performance, issue resolution, and governance across the program lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have broad experience in MSP/VMS, staffing, and client-facing leadership with excellent communication and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in complex client-facing operations and program management.
• Experience managing staffing or third-party suppliers and holding external partners accountable.
• Strong executive presence and client-management skills.
• Proven ability to manage escalations and drive decisions across organizations.
• Strong operational discipline and attention to detail; manage high-volume workflows.
• Comfort working across multiple systems, trackers, stakeholders, suppliers, and priorities.
• College degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Human Resources, Customer Service, Procurement, Staffing, Sales Delivery, or contingent workforce experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own client relationships and ensure program credibility; guide day-to-day operations.
• Manage vendors and supplier performance; enforce SLAs and quality standards.
• Coordinate handoffs between suppliers, client teams, and onboarding resources.
• Monitor risks, issues, and escalations; propose practical mitigations.
• Produce reliable program reporting and maintain SOPs and process flows.
• Support training and knowledge transfer across teams to improve delivery.

Skills

Client-facing operations

Program management

MSP/VMS

Staffing

Vendor management

Executive presence

Attention to detail

Education

College degree or equivalent

Job description

Beeline is seeking a Recruitment Program Lead to manage a complex vendor management program for a strategic enterprise client. The role focuses on day-to-day operations, supplier performance, issue resolution, and governance across the program lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have broad experience in MSP/VMS, staffing, and client-facing leadership with excellent communication and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.