Full job descriptionThe Company
A well-established sales and marketing organisation, working with leading brands to deliver effective retail solutions across the UK. The business supports clients through strong in-store execution, customer engagement and data-driven performance, operating in fast-paced retail environments.
The Role
As Recruitment Lead, you will lead the recruitment function to deliver efficient, high-quality hiring. Working closely with internal stakeholders and client account teams, you will ensure recruitment objectives are met, provide an excellent candidate experience, oversee day-to-day recruitment operations, and drive continuous improvement across all recruitment activities.
Leadership:
*Lead and develop the recruitment function to achieve vacancy targets and meet client SLAs.
*Manage a part time Recruitment Executive - performance through coaching, training and appraisals.
*Drive continuous improvement by enhancing recruitment processes and proactively resolving issues.
Recruitment:
*Develop and deliver effective recruitment strategies to attract and hire high-quality talent, including senior management roles.
*Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from advertising and interviewing to onboarding, ensuring an excellent candidate experience and full ATS utilisation.
*Build talent pipelines, identify market trends, and drive continuous improvement to support business growth and employee retention.
Reporting & Data:
*Produce recruitment reports and insights using Excel, the ATS and Power BI to track performance, trends and key initiatives.
*Analyse market and competitor activity, providing recommendations and executive summaries to clients and account teams.
Admin:
*Ensure recruitment and onboarding processes are compliant with company policies and relevant legislation, maintaining accurate records and documentation.
*Manage vacancy advertising, onboarding and new starter administration, delivering an engaging candidate experience.
*Support HR initiatives and contribute to ad hoc projects as required.
Field Engagement:
*Conduct regular field visits and attend client meetings to stay aligned with business needs.
*Deliver recruitment workshops and guidance to hiring managers, promoting best practice and process updates.
About You:
We are looking for an experienced Recruitment Advisor who has hands on knowledge of the full 360 lifecycle.
*Excellent communication skills.
*Strong team player.
*Approachable, adaptable and proactive.
*Competent using ATS/LinkedIn/Job boards.
*Knowledge of Excel and drawing reports providing insight.
*Live within commutable distance of Thame and have your own transport for field visits, when required.
The Package:
*Full time, permanent role.
*Hybrid, offering 3 in the office, 2 WFH.
*£30-33k DOE.
*5% company bonus.
*Other great benefits.