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We are seeking a dynamic and forward thinking Recruitment Manager to join the Workforce and Organisational Development team at the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust.
This is a key role responsible for leading and modernising recruitment and selection across the organisation. You will design and implement a Recruitment and Talent Attraction Strategy, that ensures we consistently attract, assess, and appoint high quality candidates using modern, innovative and inclusive approaches.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will.
* Lead the delivery of high quality, efficient recruitment, and selection service across the organisation
* Design and implement a Recruitment and Talent Attraction Strategy aligned to workforce priorities
* Advise managers of best practice recruitment, selection methods, and relevant employment legislation
* Develop and embed robust, fair, and evidence‑based assessment processes, including interviews and assessment centres
* Support and coach recruiting managers to improve capability and consistency in recruitment decision making
* Plan and co‑ordinate recruitment activity, ensuring effective candidate management and timely progression through each stage
* Oversee the use and optimisation of the Trac Recruitment system, ensuring data quality and effective reporting
* Analyse recruitment data and performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
* Lead on recruitment campaigns and workforce attraction initiatives for key staff groups
* Contribute to policy development, ensuring recruitment practices are compliant, inclusive, and aligned to organisational standards
About us
Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world‑class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient‑facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we’re needed.
The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under‑represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.
Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you’re sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.
In line with the Trust’s Starting Salary Procedure, all applicants will start at the bottom of the band for the position applied for, but can apply for a higher salary if they have previous experience relevant to the position.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
* Specialist knowledge of recruitment and selection to post graduate diploma level acquired through professional qualification (e.g. CIPD) or obtained through practical experience in a recruitment setting.
* Knowledge and understanding of legal, regulatory and policy parameters which guide recruitment, resourcing and exit.
Experience
* Experience of Delivering excellent recruitment services inside a medium sized organisation.
* Experience in modern, social recruitment methods.
* Experience of collaborating effectively with external suppliers to plan and deliver services.
* Evidence of actively participating in service improvement and effectiveness.
* Demonstrable experience in leading and managing recruitment projects.
* Experience working in a Workforce and Organisational Development environment within the NHS.
Other
* Ability to travel between sites.
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 for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Pan Wales - Cwmbran, Swansea, or St Asaph
Pan Wales - Cwmbran, Swansea, or St Asaph
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