Recruitment Services Manager

Job reference: PSX-029236
Salary: £46,735 - £57,422 per annum (depending on experience)
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Professional Services
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: People Services
Hours Per Week: 35
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 04/08/2025
Contract Duration: 24 months
School/Directorate: People Directorate

Ready to shape the future of recruitment in higher education?

Join a world-class institution and lead the transformation of recruitment services at The University of Manchester.

We’re seeking an innovative and experienced Recruitment Services Manager to join our People Directorate within a newly aligned Recruitment Operations and Talent Acquisition Team. You will report to our Director of Talent Acquisition and will be responsible for managing the Recruitment Operations team. This is a pivotal role where you’ll drive service excellence, champion inclusive hiring practices, and help build a scalable, sector-leading recruitment model. The position is a hybrid role, based a minimum of 3 days a week on our campus on Oxford Road, Manchester.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the delivery of a streamlined, effective, and bias-aware recruitment experience for candidates, hiring managers, and stakeholders.
• Influence strategic hiring practices and drive continuous improvement across recruitment operations.
• Champion a culture of service excellence and inclusive hiring at scale.
• Translate strategic goals into operational delivery and lead successful change programmes.
• Use data and insight to inform decision-making and demonstrate impact.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing high-quality recruitment services in large, complex organisations.
• A track record of designing and implementing innovative, efficient recruitment processes.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing large teams.
• A customer-focused mindset and a passion for creating positive candidate and stakeholder experiences.
• Experience using diverse recruitment channels, including social media, to attract top and diverse talent.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across varied audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A strategic thinker and motivational leader aligned with the University’s values.

Desirable: Experience working within the higher education sector.

Interviews are likely to be on 14^th and 15^th August.

Why Join Us?

At The University of Manchester, you’ll be part of a vibrant, inclusive community committed to excellence and innovation. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in a globally recognised institution, shaping the future of recruitment in higher education.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments will be made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

We reserve to right to close the advert early in the instance that we receive a high volume of suitable applicants.

Any CV’s submitted by recruitment agencies will be treated as a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Email: Jennifer.pass@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date. We reserve to right to close the advert early in the instance that we receive a high volume of suitable applicants.

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