Lead Recruitment Executive in Chelmsford

Cityworx are recruiting on behalf of an established and forward-thinking Complex Care Provider who is seeking an exceptional Lead Recruitment Executive to take strategic ownership of their recruitment operations and field staff coordination within a fast-paced, quality-driven environment. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for a recruitment professional with outstanding operational oversight, market insight, and a commitment to delivering a premium service to both candidates and clients. Key Responsibilities * Lead and deliver a strategic, high-performing recruitment operation aligned with organisational growth plans * Identify, attract, and shortlist candidates to fulfil complex service user care packages * Design and execute targeted candidate attraction strategies across multiple platforms * Write, place, and continuously optimise job advertising in line with internal compliance standards * Manage application flow, ensuring a highly efficient and professional candidate journey * Qualify, shortlist, and present high-calibre candidates for live vacancies * Build long-term candidate relationships through consistent engagement and professional communication * Proactively identify new candidate and client opportunities to support ongoing service demand * Lead recruitment KPIs, performance management, and reporting * Maintain absolute accuracy with recruitment systems and databases * Operate in strict compliance with employment law, sector legislation, and best practice standards * Manage field staff rotas, shift planning, and real-time communication * Ensure full service continuity by covering unplanned absences and holidays * Escalate non-compliance where necessary and contribute actively to operational improvement What We’re Looking For * Proven senior-level recruitment operations experience within health & social care * Strong knowledge of employment law and sector-specific regulatory frameworks * Track record of managing KPIs, rotas, staffing pressures, and operational risk * Highly organised with excellent attention to compliance and detail * Strategic thinker with a strong commercial mindset * Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels * Resilient, solutions-focused, and calm under pressure if you have experience of managing a team of recruiters and experience of the Health Care or Social Care please get in touch now