Job Description

At Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we know that great care starts with great people. As our Recruitment Manager, you will lead the way in transforming how we attract, engage, and support the talented workforce who deliver outstanding care to our patients every day.We are looking for a Recruitment Manager to lead our busy recruitment team at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is a key role within our People Resourcing Team, ensuring we deliver an efficient, inclusive, and candidate-focused recruitment service to attract the best talent across all roles including Medical.You will work closely with the Head of People Resourcing, divisional leaders, and hiring managers to design and implement impactful recruitment campaigns, enhance our employer brand, and embed best practice recruitment processes aligned to our People and Culture Strategy.As Recruitment Manager, you will also be the Trust's expert in right to work requirements for new and existing staff.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a proactive and forward-thinking leader who:- Has significant experience managing recruitment functions in a large, complex organisation, ideally within the NHS or public sector.- Demonstrates excellent leadership, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills- Is passionate about delivering exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences.- Has strong knowledge of recruitment best practice, employment law, and equality, diversity & inclusion principles.- Brings creativity and innovation to recruitment campaigns and employer branding strategies.- Is confident using recruitment systems and workforce data to inform decision-making.
About us
What's in it for You?At Moorfields, we invest in you--your growth, your wellbeing, your future.You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:o Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)o Membership of the NHS Pension Schemeo 24/7 independent counselling supporto Career-long learning and development opportunitieso Excellent transport connectionso Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemeso Free Pilates classeso Full support and training to develop your skillsAnd so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.
Details
Date posted
19 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
56,276 to 63,176 a year per annum pro rata incl HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
273-DC-7494926
Job locations
Kemp House
152-160 City Road
London
EC1V 2PD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities include Lead, manage, and develop the Recruitment Team to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused recruitment service. Oversee the design and implementation of recruitment campaigns, ensuring compliance with NHS standards, equality legislation, and best practice. Drive improvements to the candidate experience, recruitment branding, and advertising strategies. Partner with HR Business Partners, service managers, and departmental leads to forecast workforce needs and plan proactive recruitment strategies. Promote inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring diversity and equality are embedded at every stage. Monitor recruitment metrics, KPIs, and workforce data to support strategic workforce planning. Deputise for the Head of People Resourcing when required and contribute to wider People and OD initiatives. Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities include Lead, manage, and develop the Recruitment Team to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused recruitment service. Oversee the design and implementation of recruitment campaigns, ensuring compliance with NHS standards, equality legislation, and best practice. Drive improvements to the candidate experience, recruitment branding, and advertising strategies. Partner with HR Business Partners, service managers, and departmental leads to forecast workforce needs and plan proactive recruitment strategies. Promote inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring diversity and equality are embedded at every stage. Monitor recruitment metrics, KPIs, and workforce data to support strategic workforce planning. Deputise for the Head of People Resourcing when required and contribute to wider People and OD initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience. REC, IRP or HR qualification or equivalent experience

Experience
Essential

• Leading a high-quality recruitment function
• Developing and implementing impactful recruitment plans.
• Acting as a positive change agent, ensuring continuous improvement is embedded

Knowledge
Essential

• Ability to work under own initiative on all matters pertaining to planning recruitment campaigns.

Skills
Essential

• Knowledge of equality and diversity best practice and associated legislation

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience. REC, IRP or HR qualification or equivalent experience

Experience
Essential

• Leading a high-quality recruitment function
• Developing and implementing impactful recruitment plans.
• Acting as a positive change agent, ensuring continuous improvement is embedded

Knowledge
Essential

• Ability to work under own initiative on all matters pertaining to planning recruitment campaigns.

Skills
Essential

• Knowledge of equality and diversity best practice and associated legislation

Skills Required