Recruitment & Head Office Training Manager - Maternity Cover (12 Month)
Location: (Head Office: Mundells, Welwyn Garden City)
Salary: up to £39,809 (DOE)
Hours: Fixed term contract, 37 hours per week
Contract: 1 Year fixed term contract
Reports to: Head of People & Culture
We’re looking for a commercially minded Recruitment & Head Office Training Manager to lead talent acquisition and workforce development across our network of 475 school locations.
Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, you'll oversee end-to-end recruitment across East and West regions, manage two Recruitment Coordinators, and coordinate learning and development activities for Head Office teams. This is a unique opportunity to combine high-volume recruitment with strategic training and development in a fast-paced, purpose-driven organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the full recruitment lifecycle across multiple sites and role types.
- Manage, coach and develop two Recruitment Coordinators.
- Drive recruitment performance by reducing vacancy ageing and improving time-to-hire.
- Develop innovative attraction strategies and employer branding initiatives.
- Build strong partnerships with school leaders, regional managers, agencies, DWP, colleges and training providers.
- Coordinate Head Office training programmes, training needs analysis and learning activities.
- Monitor recruitment and training KPIs, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Ensure safer recruitment compliance and deliver an excellent candidate experience.
About You
- Proven experience in high-volume or multi-site recruitment.
- Experience managing or mentoring team members.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Data-driven with the ability to analyse recruitment and workforce trends.
- Knowledge of safer recruitment and employment compliance requirements.
- Experience in learning and development or training coordination is desirable.
- CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) is advantageous.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Why Join HCL?
Competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, Life Assurance and Employee Assistance Programme. Join a values-driven organisation with a strong focus on quality, innovation, personal development and leadership growth.
Apply now and help shape the future talent and capability of our organisation.
Pay: Up to £39,809.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
