My Client who are UK construction leaders within their specific niche are entering a key growth phase, with significant increases in labour demand across major projects (including SZC and beyond).

They are looking for a Recruitment Team Manager to take responsibility for leading and structuring our recruitment function across their offices near Preston and Scotland.

This is a hands-on leadership role focused on improving output, tightening compliance, and building a high-performing recruitment team that delivers consistently for both clients and operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & Daily Management

• Manage day-to-day activity of recruitment teams across multiple locations
• Set clear daily/weekly expectations for each recruiter
• Ensure workload is effectively distributed based on priorities and demand
• Provide structure, direction, and accountability across the function

2. Performance Management & KPIs

• Define and track KPIs (fills, CVs sent, interviews arranged, conversions, time-to-fill, etc.)
• Monitor individual and team performance
• Challenge underperformance and recognise strong performance
• Implement simple reporting dashboards to give visibility to leadership
• Manage KPIs being met in frameworks and with clients

3. Compliance & Process Ownership

• Overall ownership of recruitment compliance, including:
• Right to Work (RTW) checks
• Qualification verification (CSCS, NVQs, site requirements, etc.)
• Accurate and complete worker records
• Ensure “no start without correct paperwork” is enforced consistently
• Maintain audit-ready systems in line with client expectations

4. Client & Job Information Accuracy

• Ensure full and accurate job briefs are obtained from clients (rates, scope, competencies, durations, location, shift patterns)
• Ensure correct and consistent information is issued back to clients when operatives are proposed
• Reduce miscommunication between recruitment, operations, and clients

5. Operational Support & Coordination

• Work closely with Labour Managers and Operations teams
• Ensure recruitment supports live projects effectively and reacts quickly to demand
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks (shortage of skills, delays in onboarding, etc.)

6. Team Motivation & Culture

• Drive a high-performance, high-accountability environment
• Motivate the team through clear targets, structure, and regular feedback
• Improve consistency in how recruiters work, communicate, and deliver

7. Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Identify issues early (compliance gaps, poor conversions, delays)
• Implement practical, simple solutions that scale with growth
• Improve systems, workflows, and recruiter output over time

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in recruitment (ideally construction, engineering, or labour supply)
• Experience managing or leading recruiters or teams
• Strong understanding of compliance (RTW, qualifications, onboarding standards)
• Highly organised and process-driven
• Confident managing performance and having direct conversations
• Commercial awareness – understands rates, margins, and client expectations
• Ability to work at pace in a growing business

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience working with major infrastructure clients (e.g., SZC, Tier 1 contractors)
• Familiarity with labour frameworks and audit requirements
• Experience setting KPIs and building reporting structures

What Success Looks Like (First 3–6 Months)

• Clear structure in place across recruitment teams
• Improved visibility on activity and performance (KPIs being tracked consistently)
• Stronger compliance and fewer onboarding issues
• Faster response times to client requirements
• Clear accountability across the team

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Gym membership (Gymworks)
• Company mobile and laptop
• Potential car allowance depending on experience