Recruitment Manager
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Job Location:
East Riding of Yorkshire - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Recruitment Manager
Howdens Joinery the UKs number one Trade Kitchen Supplier is looking for a commercially minded Recruitment Manager to take the lead on depot recruitment and support our future growth plans. Its an exciting time to join us as we roll out Workday and youll play a key role in making sure the system is embedded smoothly across the business. This is a 12-month maternity cover contract based at either our Croxley Hertfordshire Raunds Northamptonshire or Howden East Riding of Yorkshire office for four days a week with one day working from home.
Reporting to the Director of HR Services youll shape and deliver our recruitment strategy to attract great people and build a strong pipeline of future talent in a FTSE 100 business. Youll lead and develop your team to provide in-house recruitment support that works hand in hand with both local and national activity. Alongside this youll provide valuable recruitment insights support key projects and help drive progress on our diversity and inclusion goals.
What we can offer you as a Recruitment Manager
- Competitive benefits package with a performance related bonus scheme (up to 15%)
- Award winning pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday bank holidays per year and opportunity to buy extra holidays.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Share save scheme.
- Exceptional reward and recognition events
What youll be doing
- Defining and delivering a clear resourcing strategy driving innovation that aligns to trade growth plans
- Building strong partnerships with HR Business Partners and Trade stakeholders toidentifycurrent and future resourcing needsand develop recruitment plansleveragingyour in-depth knowledge of industry trends
- Driving and leading a range of resourcing initiatives and projects including nationwide recruitment eventstrialsand new ways of workingto support current and future business needs
- Implementingmanaging and continuously reviewing recruitment processes ensuring GDPR compliance and best practices
- Creating andmaintaining all recruitment tools and documentation depot recruitment marketing materials and toolkitsfor local use
- Developingand managingpress andsocial media contentto support recruitment campaigns and targeting critical roles and remote locations
- Managing and engaging withjob boards third parties and aggregators to heighten our online presence and strengthen our employer branding.
- Delivering nationwide and regional campaignsand keep our Careers siteup to datewith engaging content
- Measuring the success of resourcing solutions and services through data and metrics
- Contributing to the EDI strategymaintainingresponsibility for all Trade online recruitment content
What youll need
- Proven experienceof managingand leadinga recruitment teamthat deals witha high volume of open requisitions either in-house or within an agency is essential.
- Able to lead others effectively within the recruitment team and deliver on KPIs andobjectives.
- Demonstrable examples of managing stakeholders with conflicting priorities.
- Sound knowledge of employment law market trends and experience of managing employer branding initiatives and full cycle recruiting.
- Excellingwithin a busy andfast-pacedenvironmentand being faced with constant changes
- A broad knowledge of trends in the labour market and an understanding ofthecandidate wants and needs
- Able to work in a discreet manner whilst handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Competent negotiation skills.
- The ability to see the bigger picture and negotiate ways of working with stakeholders
- Ability to understand and work withinthe unique trade culture using knowledgeand experienceto ensure projects and new initiativesare perceived well
- Strong and effectiverelationship-buildingand networking skills able to manage stakeholder priorities andcollaborate with other internal teams
- Effective people management skills able to motivate and lead others.
About Howdens:
As the UKs leading trade kitchen supplier Howdens proudly supports over 460000 trade professionals through our network of 900 depots. As a constituent of the FTSE 100 and with sales of 2.3 billion in 2024 we continue to expand offering exciting opportunities for growth in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment.
How to apply:
Were creating a future where world-class service innovation and sustainability are at the core of everything we do. If youre looking for a place to grow and advance your career as aRecruitment Managerthen were keen to hear from you.
Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. Were working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process please email with the job title and location and we will be happy to help you.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Sourcing
- Talent Acquisition
- Taleo
- ATS
- HR Sourcing
- Interviewing
- Management Experience
- Team Management
- Human Resources
- negotiation
- Recruiting
About Company
Find kitchens, joinery & hardware at Howdens. Available for trade from local stock. Hundreds of depots nationwide. Free kitchen design service.
