Recruitment Manager

TL;DR

Recruitment Manager (Social Care): Lead and manage recruitment across the organisation, shaping strategy and hands-on execution with an accent on attracting and onboarding values-aligned talent. Focus on developing recruitment plans, employer branding, coordinating interviews and events, and ensuring compliance with pre-employment checks.

Location: Onsite at 11 Meadway Court, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2EF, UK

Salary: £40,000 / year

Company

Values-driven social care organisation providing high-quality, person-centred supported living for people with learning disabilities and autism in Hertfordshire since 2008.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain recruitment plans in partnership with operational managers
• Promote the organisation as an employer of choice and identify effective recruitment channels
• Act as first point of contact for applicants, screen applications, and conduct pre-interview checks
• Coordinate and participate in interviews, manage offers, rejections, and candidate feedback
• Handle pre-employment checks, onboarding, inductions, and maintain accurate records and reports
• Review and improve recruitment processes, attend events, and manage Certificates of Sponsorship

Requirements

• At least 1 year experience delivering professional recruitment in a competitive market, preferably social care
• Experience coordinating recruitment events and working with administrative/recruitment systems
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft packages, excellent planning and organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Commitment to organisational values and understanding of social care legal/regulatory framework

Nice to have

• Experience collaborating with social care organisations on best practices

Culture & Benefits

• Paid birthday off plus additional days for length of service
• Full induction, bespoke training, and access to rewards/discounts via The Care Professional Academy
• Costco card, Blue Light Discount card, paid DBS check, and Employee Assistance Program
• Friendly supportive environment, long service awards, employee of the month, and yearly events
• Overtime opportunities available

Hiring process

• Stage 1: Phone screen
• Stage 2: Panel interview
• Applications reviewed on rolling basis; apply early