Interim Recruitment Manager

Lead and develop a high-performing in-house recruitment team while partnering with senior leaders on key hiring decisions. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape recruitment strategy, oversee Executive and Director-level appointments, and enhance the organisation's employer brand and candidate experience.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and highly respected organisation undergoing an exciting period of transformation and growth. With a strong focus on its people, culture and customer experience, they are investing significantly in their talent strategy and are seeking an experienced recruitment leader to help shape the future of the organisation's workforce.

The environment is collaborative, fast paced and values driven, offering the opportunity to work alongside senior leaders whilst making a genuine impact across the business.

Description

Reporting to the Head of HR, the Recruitment Manager will lead, coach and develop an established recruitment team, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused recruitment service across the organisation.

This role goes far beyond managing vacancies. You will work closely with Directors, Executives and senior stakeholders to identify future workforce requirements, develop attraction and retention strategies, support succession planning, and oversee recruitment for key leadership and specialist appointments.

You will take ownership of the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding function, driving continual improvement across processes, systems and candidate experience. Alongside leading the team, you will influence organisational decision-making through recruitment data, workforce insights and market intelligence, ensuring the organisation remains competitive in attracting and retaining top talent.

Profile

The ideal application will be available to start end Nov/beginning of Dec and have the following:

• Significant experience leading recruitment and talent acquisition within a large or complex organisation
• Proven experience managing, coaching and developing recruitment teams
• Experience recruiting at Executive, Director and Senior Leadership level
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge senior leaders constructively
• Experience developing attraction, onboarding and retention strategies
• Strong understanding of recruitment legislation, compliance and best practice
• Experience managing recruitment budgets, systems and process improvements
• Data-driven approach with the ability to utilise recruitment metrics to influence business decisions
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and leadership skills

Experience within not for profit or regulated environments would be advantageous but is not essential.

Job Offer

• 47,000 - 51,000 per annum
• Hybrid working with 3 days per week onsite
• Free onsite parking
• West Yorkshire Pension Fund
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to lead and develop an established recruitment team
• Exposure to Executive and Director-level recruitment and organisational workforce planning

This role would suit an experienced Recruitment Manager, Talent Acquisition Manager or Recruitment Business Partner looking for a strategic leadership position with genuine influence across an organisation's people agenda.

Please note, all applications will be reviewed after Monday 9th November due to annual leave.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.