Recruitment Partner in Manchester

Recruitment Partner FTC Maternity Cover

Location:Wythenshawe (M22 5PR)

Hybrid working– 2 office days per week

Were looking for an experienced Recruitment Partner to join our internal Talent Acquisition team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, supporting our Engineering function. This is a key role with a focus on delivery, stakeholder partnership, and continuous improvement – aligned closely with business priorities and our inclusive hiring strategy.

What youll be doing

• Managing end-to-end recruitment for engineer surveying and support roles across all technical disciplines
• Building strong, collaborative relationships with hiring managers and HR partners to shape recruitment plans and improve outcomes
• Leading hiring activity across direct sourcing channels including referrals, job boards, professional networks, and targeted outreach
• Supporting our internal ex-forces network and working group to embed inclusive recruitment practices and ensure veterans are set up for success
• Managing our key military partnerships as an important and valued pipeline of technical talent
• Advising on selection methods and running competency-based interviews
• Driving a consistent and high-quality candidate experience across the process
• Monitoring key metrics including time-to-hire, quality of hire, and recruitment spend
• Contributing to broader recruitment initiatives and process enhancements

What youll bring

• Experience managing a high-volume portfolio of roles (20+) independently
• A strong background in either in-house or agency recruitment, ideally with exposure to technical or engineering hiring
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels
• Confidence using ATS platforms and reporting to monitor progress and outcomes
• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Awareness of inclusive hiring practices and employment legislation, with a willingness to support our wider ED&I strategy

This is an opportunity to step into a well-functioning recruitment environment, build on meaningful partnerships – particularly with our ex-forces community – and help deliver talent that supports both immediate needs and long-term business goals.