Recruitment Manager in England

We are currently representing a leading global Financial Services firm in the appointment of high-calibre professionals as part of a period of strategic growth and investment. Our client operates at the intersection of corporate, fiduciary and regulatory services, partnering with private equity houses, investment managers and international financial institutions. Backed by long-term institutional investment and an established global brand, the firm is scaling its capabilities, technology and international footprint. This is an opportunity to join a business that combines the agility of a growth platform with the credibility, client base and governance of a market leader.

The Role

This is a business-critical opportunity for an experienced Recruitment Manager to support a global growth agenda through a blend of strategic oversight and hands-on delivery. Reporting to the HR Director, you will lead and coordinate recruitment activity across multiple jurisdictions, acting as the central point of contact for hiring managers, senior stakeholders and external partners. While you will remain close enough to delivery to understand market dynamics and unblock issues, the role is primarily focused on planning, prioritisation and execution at scale. You will play a key role in shaping new teams, advising on workforce needs, market conditions and hiring strategy, and improving time-to-hire, quality and consistency of recruitment outcomes. Operating within a lean People team supported by third-party providers, this role offers the opportunity to bring structure, pace and impact to recruitment from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the HR Director, senior leadership and the marketing function to develop and deliver effective talent attraction strategies across multiple jurisdictions and functions.
• Coordinate and manage end-to-end recruitment activity, agreeing on appropriate hiring approaches with stakeholders to deliver optimal time-to-hire, quality and cost outcomes.
• Oversee global recruitment activity in line with approved headcount plans and budget, ensuring clear prioritisation and control.
• Act as the central point of coordination between hiring managers and external recruitment partners, ensuring responsiveness, accountability and delivery.
• Manage and optimise key agency relationships to support business hiring needs.
• Run and oversee high-impact searches in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, stepping into hands-on delivery where required.
• Build, refine and improve recruitment processes with a strong focus on efficiency, scalability and exceptional candidate experience.
• Coach and support hiring managers, introducing appropriate assessment approaches to improve hiring quality and long-term retention.
• Provide guidance on salary benchmarking, market trends and talent availability across relevant geographies.
• Own weekly and monthly recruitment reporting, providing clear insight into progress, risks and outcomes.
• Support wider People team initiatives, including process improvement projects and the rollout of new tools or programmes.

What is Necessary for Success

• Proven experience recruiting within professional or financial services, either in-house or agency.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in high-volume, fast-paced environments, ideally supporting periods of rapid growth or scaling.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple hiring streams simultaneously.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge, influence and build trusted relationships across senior stakeholders.
• High level of proficiency using Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g. Pinpoint, SAP SuccessFactors) and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience managing or working alongside external recruitment partners.
• Exposure to immigration and cross-border hiring considerations is desirable.