Recruitment Manager – HR Services

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Recruitment Manager to lead the Employment Services team within the Human Resources & Organisation Development division of the London Borough of Lambeth. The role will shape the Council’s workforce by delivering high‑quality, inclusive recruitment services that align with our values of equity, kindness, accountability and ambition.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end recruitment and resourcing services, ensuring efficient, timely and high‑quality processes across the Council.
• Oversee recruitment campaigns for senior and high‑profile roles, maintaining robust, transparent and compliant procedures.
• Manage agency, consultancy and IR35 governance, providing oversight and assurance on all contingent workforce arrangements.
• Champion safer recruitment and DBS governance, ensuring compliance with safeguarding requirements.
• Administer recruitment and agency contracts to secure value for money and effective supplier performance.
• Develop and implement recruitment policies in line with employment, equality and safeguarding legislation.
• Drive inclusive recruitment approaches using data and insight to improve workforce diversity.
• Lead, develop and inspire a team of Recruitment Officers and Support Officers, fostering a positive and inclusive culture.
• Collaborate with HR, Learning, Talent and Organisational Development teams to ensure aligned people services.
• Use recruitment data to monitor performance, identify risks and drive continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading recruitment services and managing recruitment operations.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practice, compliance and inclusive hiring.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to analyse data and translate insights into actionable improvements.
• Leadership experience with a track record of developing high‑performing teams.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary £56,436‑£59,574 per annum.
• Permanent full‑time role (35 hours per week) with flexible/hybrid working.
• Opportunity to influence recruitment strategy in a vibrant London borough.
• Supportive inclusive culture aligned with One Lambeth values.