Recruitment Manager

Job Title: Recruitment Manager

Location: Observatory House, Slough Borough Council
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (3 months)
Start Date: 2nd June 2025
Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:30)
Pay Rate: £400 per day
IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Slough Borough Council is seeking an experienced Recruitment Manager to join our Corporate Resources team on a 3-month assignment during a period of organisational restructuring.

In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for overseeing all recruitment activities across the council - from permanent and temporary recruitment to entry-to-work programs. You will also manage supplier and partner relationships, ensuring compliance with standards and enhancing recruitment efficiency.

• Lead and manage the end-to-end recruitment process across all council departments.

• Support both permanent and temporary resourcing needs, including early careers programs.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, commercial partners, and recruitment agencies.

• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and key stakeholders to meet workforce planning needs.

• Ensure recruitment practices comply with relevant employment laws, policies, and equality standards.

• Provide strategic input to help strengthen the council's overall resourcing capacity.

• Proven experience in recruitment management, ideally in the public sector or a large, complex organisation.

• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, best practices, and recruitment compliance.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and vendor management skills.

• Ability to work independently and deliver results within tight timelines.

• Experience managing recruitment during periods of change or restructuring is desirable.