Recruitment Manager

Recruitment Manager - Eccles M30

Contract - Permanent

Hours - Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Town - Eccles

Salary - Salary is competitive dependent on experience

Closing - 31/01/2024 23:59

Job overview

Northern Healthcare is a specialist independent provider of enhanced supported living services for individuals who require enhanced clinical support due to a mental health diagnosis, learning disability or autism. We support over 150 adults across the UK in all aspects of their daily lives and mental health recovery. Currently, our services are based across the North-West, Cumbria, Yorkshire and the Midlands.

Our goal is to put people first, and support persons with mental health and learning disability challenges to lead fulfilling and independent lives. As  Recruitment  Manager you will play a key role in achieving this goal by leading and managing the recruitment strategies to support the needs and growth of the business.

Main duties of the job

We're seeking a proactive Recruitment Manager to lead and elevate our recruitment operations, ensuring both quantity and quality in our talent acquisition endeavours while delivering exceptional service.

Role Overview:

As our Recruitment Manager, you'll be steering recruitment across all 16 sites. Your leadership and recruitment expertise will be instrumental in evaluating and enhancing our current strategies, fostering a swift and compliant recruitment and onboarding process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and Strategizes: Manage and lead our recruitment function, aligning our strategies to meet our business goals, prioritizing both quality and quantity.
• Innovate and Refine: Proactively assess and refine recruitment strategies, adapting to changing market demands and revolutionizing our talent attraction methods.
• Attract Top Talent: Develop and implement innovative candidate attraction strategies across various locations, exploring diverse recruitment channels.
• Analyse and Optimize: Dive into recruitment metrics, identify areas for improvement, measure success, and ensure our strategies are delivering an exceptional return on investment.
• Oversee ATS & Compliance: Manage our Applicant Tracking System, ensure timely applicant responses, and oversee compliance checks to guarantee smooth onboarding.
• Collaborate and Support: Work closely with hiring managers, streamline recruitment metrics, advise on resourcing strategies, and optimize advertising options.
• Engage and Guide: Manage stakeholders and candidates throughout the recruitment lifecycle, offering guidance and support for a seamless experience.
• Create and Lead: Develop engaging adverts, job descriptions, and specifications for each role, offering coaching on effective interviewing techniques.
• Stay Updated: Keep abreast of recruitment-related legislation changes and integrate compliant practices into our recruitment processes.

Working for our organisation

Where you’ll be working

Your location will be Northern Healthcare, Barton Hall Business Park, Hardy Street, Eccles, Manchester M30 7NB.

Working Hours

The role is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week.

In return, you’ll receive

Salary: competitive and dependent on experience

Company pension scheme and contribution

Flexible working week

Induction and buddy programme

Career development and on the job learning opportunities

Healthcare cover including dental, optical, prescriptions and physiotherapy

25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays

Access to discounted products and services

Enhanced disclosure barring scheme (DBS) check cost covered

Free car parking 

Employee Assistant Programme

Ongoing employee recognition scheme and employee awards

Refer to a friend scheme

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Qualifications and Skills:

Recruitment Expertise: Accomplished background in recruitment, whether from an agency or in-house, with a track record in direct sourcing (Health and social care recruitment will be advantageous).

Understanding of Employer Brand: Proficiency in engaging specific talent personas, complemented by an understanding of employer branding.

Adaptive and Solution-Oriented: Excitement for change, ambition, resilience, and the ability to inspire as a leader.

Education and Expertise: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, or related recruitment field.

Person specification

Qualifications & Education

Desirable criteria

• CIPD Level 5 in HR Management and/or Recruitment and Selection
• Degree OR recruitment related qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Proven experience in recruitment management, demonstrating strategic leadership and successful talent acquisition outcomes.

Desirable criteria

• At least 5 years’ experience working in recruitment and/or human resources
• Previous experience of leading and developing a team

Skills / Technical Skills

Essential criteria

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Sharepoint and Excel
• Experience working with recruitment ATS systems. Knowledge of TRAC / People HR will be advantageous.
• Producing recruitment-based reports
• Experience and working knowledge in using job boards and social media, digital channels for recruitment purposes.

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of the current business climate in health and social care
• Knowledge of the key legislation and best practice in the recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Excellent understanding of 360 recruitment lifecycle

Personal Competences

Essential criteria

• Excellent inter-personal, written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours and job tasks
• Attention to detail and deadlines
• Ability to plan, handle high workloads and prioritise tasks
• Passion for our values – positive, respectful, open and honest, understanding and dedicated
• A quick learner and open to new ideas
• Enthusiastic and approachable
• Flexibility and adaptability to travel to sites as required