Recruitment Lead – Health & Social Care Location: Greater Manchester Salary: Competitive Bonus Career Progression An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Recruitment Lead to join a well-established, multi-sector recruitment organisation with a strong presence across the Education and Health & Social Care sectors. The business is a growing, values-driven recruitment provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality staffing solutions across the UK. Within Health & Social Care, they support a wide range of services including domiciliary care, supported living, residential care, and complex care provisions. With a strong focus on quality, compliance, and long-term partnerships, the organisation is committed to connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with services that make a real difference to people’s lives. The culture is collaborative, supportive, and performance-driven, with a strong emphasis on internal progression and leadership development. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a Health & Social Care recruitment desk or team Oversee the full 360 recruitment lifecycle, including business development and candidate delivery Develop and maintain strong relationships with care providers and key clients across the region Support and mentor consultants to achieve individual and team performance targets Drive growth across temporary and permanent healthcare staffing markets Ensure all recruitment activity meets compliance and safer recruitment standards Identify new business opportunities and contribute to strategic growth plans Maintain high standards of candidate experience and client satisfaction Monitor market trends and support commercial decision-making Requirements Proven experience in Health & Social Care recruitment Strong track record in either senior consultant, team leader, or recruitment management role Experience managing or mentoring consultants (desirable) Strong business development and client relationship skills Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational abilities Target-driven with a proactive and commercial mindset Knowledge of the UK care sector, including staffing frameworks and compliance What’s on Offer Competitive salary with bonus structure Clear leadership and career progression opportunities Opportunity to build and shape a growing healthcare division Supportive and collaborative working environment Ongoing training and professional development Strong reputation within Education and Health & Social Care recruitment markets If you are a motivated recruitment professional ready to take the next step into a leadership role and make a real impact within the Health & Social Care sector, we would love to hear from you for a confidential conversation.