Recruitment Lead
Employer: Pilgrims’ Friend Society
Location: Remote / England, UK - Some travel may be required to support with open days or external recruitment events.
Working hours: 35 hours a week. Monday to Friday
Salary: from £ 33,000.00 to £ 36,000.00
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Join Pilgrims’ Friend Society, a long-established Christian charity dedicated to supporting older people through our warm, faith-based communities.
We are seeking a Recruitment Lead to manage our recruitment. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organisation that combines professional standards with a heart for faith-based service.
We’re a growing charity that invests in its people, offering real opportunities for development and progression. You’ll join a supportive team where your work is valued and your growth matters.
As a Recruitment Lead, you’ll play a crucial role in identifying and attracting top talent.
If you have experience in recruitment, and a desire to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information, please read the job pack here
Responsibilities:
Lead and coordinate recruitment activity across the organisation, ensuring vacancies are effectively advertised and managed.
Work with managers to understand needs and develop recruitment plans.
Manage end-to-end recruitment processes including advertising, screening, interviews and offers.
Conduct and manage the Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) process in line with UK immigration and sponsorship requirements where applicable.
Ensure all recruitment activity complies with employment legislation and organisational policies.
Support and advise managers on recruitment best practice and interview processes.
Manage relationships with job boards, recruitment agencies and other attraction channels.
Identify and utilise the most effective sourcing channels, including job boards, social media, networking events, and employee referrals.
Some travel may be required to support with open days or external recruitment events.
Develop initiatives to strengthen the organisation’s employer brand and attract candidates aligned with the mission and values.
Monitor recruitment metrics and provide reports to support workforce planning and improvement.
Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, systems and candidate experience.
Skills/Experience:
Minimum of 2 years recruitment experience.
Experience with Recruitment agencies or internally managing end-to-end recruitment processes.
Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS.
Knowledge or experience of the Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) process and immigration compliance (desirable).
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to travel to various sites as required for the role.
Ability to analyse recruitment data and use insights to improve recruitment outcomes.
Proactive approach to learning and developing knowledge of recruitment and the social care sector.
This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010)
Hours:
35 hours a week. Monday to Friday
Travel required for the role
Benefits:
Remote working
Flexible working hours
6.6 weeks’ paid holiday per year, including bank and public holidays
Pension scheme
Ongoing training and support
Team events
Medicash
Perkbox – including an Employee Assistance Programme
Care Friends referral scheme
Long-service and birthday rewards
— What our staff say about us: …“It is a friendly and welcoming place to work” … —
Pilgrims’ Friend Society is a registered charity. Our Christian ethos is central to everything we plan and do.
We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented on our senior management team at present.
Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.
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