Recruitment Team Leader – Join the Leadership Team at Peters Dean Care
Are you a confident recruiter and natural leader who loves mentoring others while staying hands-on in delivery?
Do you thrive on building relationships, driving performance, and achieving results in a fast-paced, people-centred environment?
Team PDC is looking for a Recruitment Team Leader to oversee and support our growing Talent Team — while continuing to work directly with clients and candidates across the South East. If you’re ambitious, organised, and motivated by both personal and team success, this is the role for you!
Why Join Team PDC as a Recruitment Team Leader?
* Lead and Inspire: Take responsibility for the performance, motivation and development of our Talent Coordinators — leading by example and helping them achieve their goals.
* Stay Hands-On: Continue to do what you love — building strong client relationships, recruiting great people, and ensuring exceptional service delivery.
* A Supportive, High-Performing Culture: Join a company that truly values teamwork, celebrates success, and invests in your ongoing growth and leadership development.
* Proven Systems and Tools: Benefit from our advanced tech setup, smart recruitment systems, and streamlined processes — designed to help you and your team perform at your best.
* Work/Life Balance: Despite being a Team Leader, you will not be expected to work masses of overtime. We are looking for staff to go on a journey with us for many years to come, so looking after you and keeping you fresh will be important to achieve this.
* Competitive Rewards: Enjoy a base salary of £32,000 - £38,000, with additional commission potential, leadership incentives, and excellent career progression opportunities within the business.
* Rewarding Sector: This is a sector where your work genuinely matters. You’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of people who need support the most.
What You’ll Do as Recruitment Team Leader
As a Recruitment Team Leader, you’ll combine hands-on recruitment delivery with team supervision and performance management. You’ll:
* Lead the Talent Team: Oversee day-to-day performance, provide guidance and feedback, and drive consistency across the team.
* Recruit and Manage Relationships: Source, screen, and place candidates into temporary and permanent roles, maintaining strong client partnerships.
* Support and Develop Others: Coach team members to improve their recruitment, account management, and organisational skills.
* Ensure Operational Excellence: Oversee scheduling, placements, compliance, and service standards to ensure smooth and efficient delivery.
* Contribute to Growth: Help shape the team’s strategy, support business development efforts, and identify opportunities to expand our reach.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking an experienced recruiter or team leader who’s ready to take ownership of results — both personal and team-wide. You’ll bring:
* Proven Recruitment Experience (agency or internal, ideally in staffing or care-related sectors).
* Leadership Skills: Confidence in supervising, mentoring, or motivating others.
* Commercial Mindset: A focus on results, performance, and growth.
* Excellent Communication: The ability to build trust and influence at all levels.
* Strong Organisation: Skilled in managing priorities and maintaining service quality under pressure.
* Drive and Initiative: A proactive approach to improving performance and achieving targets.
Ready to Step Up?
This is your opportunity to take the next step in your recruitment career — leading a team that shares your passion for people, service, and success.
Apply today and we’ll be in touch for an initial conversation