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Make a difference. Lead with purpose. Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, delivering care to over 1.15 million people locally and over 2.2 million across Scotland through our regional and national services. With more than 40,000 staff, our organisation plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare every day.
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Recruitment Team Lead to join our professional recruitment service based at Gartnavel Royal Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on leading people, improving services, and driving operational excellence.
What You'll Do
As Recruitment Team Lead, you will:
Manage and develop a team of recruitment professionals delivering a responsive, high-quality recruitment service across NHSGGC.
Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process for a variety of clinical and non-clinical roles.
Work closely with senior leaders, HR teams, and operational managers to ensure recruitment strategies align with workforce needs and priorities.
Lead and support complex recruitment projects, including high-volume and specialist campaigns.
Champion continuous improvement, performance monitoring, and compliance with NHS Scotland and NHSGGC recruitment standards.
Promote the use of innovative recruitment methods, including social media and digital platforms, to attract diverse talent locally, nationally, and internationally.
What You'll Bring
Proven experience in managing or leading recruitment operations, preferably within a large, complex organisation.
A strong understanding of recruitment best practice, legislation, and NHS Scotland processes (or similar).
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
A proactive, solution-focused approach with a track record of delivering results.
Experience using recruitment systems and analysing workforce data/KPIs to support decision making and improve service delivery.
Why join us?
Opportunities to shape the future of recruitment in NHSGGC.
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Generous NHS benefits, including pension scheme and holiday allowance.
Ongoing development and progression opportunities.
Interested in finding out more?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Heather Silvester, Senior Lead Recruiter for NHSGGC Email Heather.Silvester@nhs.scot
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
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Full-time
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Human Resources
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Hospitals and Health Care
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