Senior HR Operations and Recruitment Manager
Ref No: 2026058
Grade: S (SEO)
Type of appointment: Permanent
Location: Peterborough
Team: HR
Closing Date: 23:55 on Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Published : Tuesday, November 3, 2026 .
Background
We are advertising this vacancy through the Civil Service Jobs website.
Post background
The Senior HR Operations and Recruitment Manager is responsible for leading the delivery of JNCC's recruitment and operational HR services, ensuring that managers and employees receive a high-quality, efficient and customer-focused service.
Reporting to the Head of HR, the postholder will provide leadership and management across recruitment, HR administration and operational HR processes, driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with employment legislation, Civil Service requirements and organisational policies.
The role will manage both the recruitment and HR operations teams and will work closely with HR Business Partners and senior leaders to ensure that operational delivery supports the organisation's strategic workforce objectives.
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