Salary guide
Recruitment Manager
- Average salary
- £30,000 – £60,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
HRRecruitment
- Recruitment managers drive UK talent acquisition
Other names this job is known by
- Talent Acquisition Manager
- Staffing Manager
Key responsibilities
- Lead recruitment teams and strategy
- Oversee sourcing and placement of candidates
- Manage client relationships and contracts
- Monitor performance and targets
- Train and mentor staff
- Ensure compliance with regulations
- Prepare reports and metrics
- Stay updated on recruitment trends
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in HR, business, or management
- Experience in recruitment or HR roles
- Leadership and communication skills
- IT and commercial awareness
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Head of Recruitment
- HR Director
- Senior Manager
- Consultant
How to get the job
- Study HR, business, or management
- Gain experience in recruitment or HR roles
- Progress to management or leadership positions
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