No candidate will meet every single desired qualification / criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! If this role is of interest to you, please apply below or you can send your cv to [... Click Apply... ] as an expression of interest and apply on our website otherwise we won't be able to accept your application. (external candidates only) Are you ready to lead a transformative recruitment strategy in an inspiring educational environment? Abingdon & Witney College is seeking a proactive and experienced Recruitment Manager to take ownership of our talent acquisition journey. About the Role This is a pivotal position within our organisation, responsible for shaping and delivering a recruitment strategy that supports the College's continued growth and excellence. You will lead a small, focused recruitment team, bringing a strategic mindset focused upon identifying, attracting, and engaging high-calibre candidates for both curriculum and business support roles. About You Proven experience in recruitment management, ideally within education or the commercial sectors Strategic thinker with a strong understanding of workforce planning and employer branding. Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. Ability to lead, inspire and drive change within a medium sized organisation. A passion for connecting great people with inspiring opportunities. Successful record of partnering with executive and leadership teams. About the College Abingdon & Witney College is a vibrant, forward-thinking organisation, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace. We value innovation, professional growth, and collaboration and provide: A supportive and flexible working environment Ongoing professional development opportunities The opportunity to make a real impact on the future of education About the Package Salary: £43,088 - £44,806 per annum, Benefits: Attractive annual leave and employee benefits Pension: Generous pension scheme Hours: 37 per week, Monday to Thursday 7. 5 hours, Friday 7 hours Location: Abingdon Campus Contract: Permanent Closing date: 1st June 2025 (Midnight) *Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before posted closing date AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks. Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices. In addition to our pre-employment checks, we will conduct an online search. This includes checking Google main results feed as well as the 'News' and 'Images' tab. We will be checking for any publicly available information that suggests the applicant may not be suitable to work with children or young/vulnerable people or content that could potentially damage Abingdon and Witney College's reputation. This may include inappropriate posts, comments or images displaying evidence of offensive or inappropriate behaviour, jokes or language, discriminatory comments, inappropriate photos, drug or alcohol misuse.