Recruitment Lead in Manchester

Permanent Position: Recruitment Lead at Prospere Learning Trust. Grade 8, permanent, 35 hours per week, full‑time salary £41,771.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Trust’s recruitment strategy remains relevant, up to date and continues to meet operational needs while aligning with Trust policies, legislation, safer recruitment and good practice requirements.
• Promote innovation in all areas of recruitment, including an enhanced use of data to support evidence‑based decision making across the Trust.
• Lead, develop and support HR administration and communication colleagues to provide exceptional service to recruiting managers and candidates.
• Design and deliver effective campaigns that attract candidates and support positive employee engagement.
• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders throughout the organisation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant HR or business qualification, ideally accredited in job evaluation.
• Substantial experience in managing recruitment and selection processes and advising on HR policy, particularly within the school sector.
• Strong understanding of relevant policies, procedures, employment law and best practice, including teachers’ and support staff terms and conditions.
• Experience of creating a positive candidate experience, using media, communications and social media platforms to attract and engage candidates.
• Proficiency in recruitment and HR systems to produce accurate reports that support evidence‑based decision making and continuous improvement planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with all sectors of the school community and external stakeholders.
• Capability to assess implications, articulate risk and apply a pragmatic and commercially sound approach to resolving operational and strategic issues.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom; no sponsorship of visa applications.

Benefits

• High‑quality CPD for all roles.
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan – annual cash‑back allowance for everyday health care expenses.
• Generous pension contribution – over 26 % for teachers and 15 % for support staff.
• Holiday entitlement: Teachers as per the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non‑teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after five years of service.
• Cycle scheme – save up to 39 % on a bike and accessories and access Strava for free.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free counselling and 24/7 helplines.
• Credit Union – regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans.
• Flexible working options – flexible working arrangements discussed as possible.
• Mental Health First Aid provision in every school.
• Blue Light Card – discounts on holidays, cars, fashion, insurance, etc.
• Beyond cashback card – a prepaid cashback card for everyday purchases.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust will conduct enhanced disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers and any applicant barred from regulated activity relating to children will not be considered for the role.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.