Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Job Type: 18-month fixed term contract
Hours: 35 hours per week
Accountable to: Director of People and Culture
Responsible for: Recruitment team
Department: People and Culture
Location: Broadway House, Stanmore, with some travel to Ravenswood, Berkshire
Hybrid working: 2 days in the office including a Tuesday and 3 days working from home including a Friday
Are you passionate about recruitment and dedicated to delivering an exceptional candidate experience with a hands-on approach? Do you excel in developing innovative resourcing strategies that attract top talent? Do you want to be part of a team where you'll find unwavering support combined with the autonomy and flexibility to excel in your role? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join Norwood as our Recruitment Manager!
We’re at a pivotal moment at Norwood, having recently launched our 3-5 year strategy, so it’s a fantastic time to join and be part of a change culture with clear direction. Our People and Culture team is at the heart of this transformation, dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging workplace for our colleagues and the people we support. As we embark on this new chapter, we are seeking a talented and proactive Recruitment Manager to lead our efforts in attracting and retaining the best talent.
As the Recruitment Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of resourcing strategies and solutions to provide a smooth, efficient and effective candidate-focused recruitment service. You’ll also be expected to manage the recruitment of specific roles, including senior level hires, as well as provide cover for other vacancies as required to ensure resourcing needs are met.
You will work closely with the wider People and Culture team to promote person-centred, values and behaviours-based recruitment practices, ensuring a seamless end to end approach that enhances the reputation of the People and Culture department across the wider organisation.
You’ll develop and lead the recruitment team, providing guidance on best practices, processes and latest tools and trends for consistency, as well as promoting Norwood’s employer brand and reputation through effective recruitment marketing and engagement strategies, aligned to our language and tone of voice.
Benefits at Norwood include:
The opportunity to work for a leading UK charity
Competitive salary & benefits package
21 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and Jewish festivals where they fall on a working day and work is not permitted (FTE)
1pm finish on a Friday
Workplace Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with confidence.
Employee Assistance Programme: We care about your well-being.
£300 When You Introduce a Friend: Spread the word and reap the rewards.
Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance
Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Excellent career progression pathway
Essential skills and experience:
Experience operating as a strategic Recruitment Manager, successfully leading on high volume, niche and senior leadership recruitment campaigns
People management and development responsibility, leading teams to achieve agreed KPI’s
Experience utilising latest direct sourcing tools and techniques with proven success across various platforms
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) full utilisation and management
Accurate data reporting, trend analysis and insight, ensuring data integrity
Intermediate/ advanced user of MS packages including Excel
Educated to degree level or has equivalent work experience
Extensive experience negotiating fees with job boards and agency suppliers, as well as reviewing and managing a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) effectively
Recruitment related policies and processes management
Good understanding of Employer Branding strategies and rolling out fresh attraction approaches
Developing tools and approaches to improve the candidate experience
Developing and delivering recruitment training to empower hiring managers
Self-starter, who undertakes their work efficiently and remains focused on longer-term goals
A car driver with flexibility to travel to other sites as required (London and Berkshire)
Critical thinker coupled with problem-solving skills
Team player who thrives in collaborative environments, considering other’s ideas
Strong time-management skills and attention to detail
Self-starter, who undertakes their work efficiently and remains focused on longer-term goals
Effective presentation, interpersonal and communication skills
This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of our recently launched strategy and really put your stamp on the role. If you’re a creative, analytical and people-focused Manager with a strong commitment to culture and the candidate experience, we would love to hear from you!
About Norwood:
Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK. We support and empower neurodiverse children, their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.
Click here to find out more about Norwood.
Our Norwood Values and Behaviours underpin everything we do as we continue to support and empower neurodiverse children, their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives:
Here is a short Norwood video highlighting the vital work we do and the people we support.
If this opportunity interests you, please apply today and our Recruitment team will be in touch.
Timeline:
1st stage 45-min interview with the Recruitment Manager: By mid-April 2025
Final stage 60-min panel interview: Mid to end of April 2025
Hiring decision: End of April 2025
Ideal start date: Mid to end of May 2025