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.

• 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.