Recruitment Lead

Company: National Health Service
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Location: Blackpool
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead non-medical recruitment across One LSC Partner Trusts as part of the BTH/LTH team. You’ll oversee day-to-day ops, coach recruitment coordinators, and ensure compliant, high-quality service for hiring managers and applicants. You will analyze data, report on delivery, and drive service improvements. The position sits within a collaborative, cross-trust setup focused on efficient, standards-aligned recruitment with a clear impact on workforce quality.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Recruitment Team Leader in delivering a robust, compliant recruitment service
  • Ensure practices align with national guidelines (CQC, NHS Employers) and procedures
  • Provide regular reporting on operational delivery issues
  • Interpret policies and legislation for recruitment and terms/conditions
  • Manage day-to-day priorities within defined service areas
  • Produce and analyse statistics on time-to-hire, KPI compliance, and standards
  • Support team development and propose service improvements

Key requirements

  • Educated to BTEC/A’level standard or equivalent
  • RSA Level 2/3 keyboard skills
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Experience of HR systems and recruitment/generalist HR
  • Experience delivering one-on-one training
  • Desirable: NHS systems (NHSJOBs, ESR) and line management/leadership experience
  • Knowledge of administrative/HR procedures and data protection legislation
  • Experience in recruitment in a regulated environment
  • Knowledge of recruitment and selection procedures
  • Knowledge of right to work checks
  • Desirable: CIPD qualification or equivalent
  • Disclosure and Barring Service check requirement
  • customer service
  • communication
  • training delivery
  • Microsoft Office
  • HR systems
  • NHSJOBs

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Posted: October 16th, 2026