Recruitment Manager

We are looking for an experienced Recruitment Manager or TA Lead, ideally in a multi-site or operational environment to lead the function. This is a full-time, permanent role working in a hybrid capacity from our Honiton site with expected regular national travel to sites. The role is paying up to £45,000 plus car allowance with excellent benefits.

About the role

In this critical role, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end hiring while embedding an effective Recruitment function across a multi-site, operational business. From direct sourcing strategies to early careers pipelines, you’ll shape a function that is scalable, data-driven, and aligned to business growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own and embed a consistent, end-to-end recruitment model
• Translate workforce plans into clear hiring strategies
• Improve quality, pace, and consistency of hiring
• Reduce agency reliance through strong direct sourcing capability
• Standardise processes, optimise ATS, and introduce best-practice assessment methods
• Build hiring manager capability through coaching and toolkits
• Design and launch early careers programmes (graduates, apprenticeships, placements)
• Create sustainable talent pipelines for critical roles
• Work closely with senior leaders to shape hiring plans and decisions
• Provide market insight and challenge where needed
• Use data to inform decisions and continuously improve
• Manage agency partners through a structured PSL, driving quality and cost control

What We’re Looking For

• Experience embedding a recruitment strategy and delivering training across the business on best practice
• A track record of improving direct sourcing and reducing agency reliance
• Strong stakeholder influence at senior level
• A commercial, data-driven mindset
• Passion for building scalable, future-focused talent solutions
• A full UK divers licence

(Experience in industrial, engineering, or utilities sectors is a bonus — but not essential.)

What's in it for you

• Generous holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Car allowance
• Private Healthcare
• Life Insurance

Closing Date: Wednesday 20th May, 2026

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support candidates through our recruitment process.