Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications have been received. If you are successful and short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the address with which you registered. Therefore, please ensure you check your email account regularly All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English Gwahoddir ymgeiswyr i wneud cais yn Gymraeg, ni fydd unrhyw gais a gyflwynir drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg yn cael ei drin yn llai ffafriol na cheisiadau a wneir yn y Saesneg’ Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1 st April 2026. Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1 st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086 Job overview THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO SECONDMENT. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST. 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. Advert 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 initiates for key staff groups Contribute to policy development, ensuring recruitment practices are compliant, inclusive, and aligned to organisational standards Working for our organisation RemarkablePeople 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. Detailed job description and main 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 The Trust actively seeks to recruit and appoint people currently under represented in the workforce. This includes women, people with disabilities, LGBT, and those from minority ethnic groups. All staff are encouraged and supported to learn Welsh. Please be sure to provide full contact details for all referees, including email addresses where possible. Failure to do so may result in significant delays in your application. To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.