The Recruitment Manager role at Agincare Head Office Services in Dorset is a full‑time, permanent position that involves leading a high‑performing recruitment team to attract exceptional talent across the organization. The successful candidate will have proven experience in managing recruitment operations, strong direct sourcing and headhunting abilities, and a track record of leading and developing recruitment teams.
Main duties of the job
As the Recruitment Manager, you will be responsible for guiding and inspiring a team of Recruitment Business Partners, ensuring they deliver a responsive, customer‑focused service that attracts top talent. You will personally lead on recruitment for some salaried and corporate roles, using a creative blend of advertising, direct sourcing, and strategic headhunting. You will also be a champion for innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement, driving forward initiatives that enhance the candidate journey and stakeholder experience.
About us
Agincare is an organization driven by a simple but powerful purpose: delivering outstanding care that changes lives. As the organization continues to grow, it seeks to attract exceptional people who share its commitment to quality, compassion, and innovation.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading, coaching, and developing a team of Recruitment Business Partners to deliver consistently high‑quality recruitment support.
* Driving proactive recruitment strategies and overseeing performance to meet key hiring targets.
* Partnering with senior stakeholders to understand workforce needs and shape effective recruitment plans.
* Managing salaried and corporate recruitment campaigns using a mix of advertising, direct sourcing, and headhunting.
* Allocating recruitment resources effectively across business areas to respond to changing priorities.
* Championing a customer‑first mindset to ensure hiring managers and candidates receive a professional, engaging, and seamless experience.
* Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and candidate engagement.
* Providing expert advice on best practice recruitment, policies, and procedures.
* Using data, trends, and insights to improve operational performance and inform decision‑making.
* Supporting employer brand initiatives and representing Agincare at careers and networking events.
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings:
Essential
* Proven experience managing recruitment operations, ideally in a multi‑site or complex organization.
* Strong direct sourcing and headhunting abilities across varied role types.
* A successful track record in leading and developing recruitment teams.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
* High levels of organization, proactivity, and the ability to balance multiple priorities.
* A passion for delivering excellent candidate and hiring manager experiences.
* Energy, enthusiasm, optimism and a solution‑focused mindset.
Desirable
* Knowledge of CQC and Ofsted requirements.
Why Agincare?
You’ll join an organisation that truly values compassion, commitment and professional growth, while giving you the space to shape services that make a real difference.
If you’re ready to lead with heart and help us deliver outstanding support every day we’d love to hear from you.
Legal & Equality
Agincare is a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant and is committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. We are proud to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers and an informal conversation about our career opportunities. All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary to submit a Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm any previous criminal convictions.
Salary
Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.
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