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Head of Recruitment & Retention
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Head of Recruitment & Retention
As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Head of Recruitment & Retention who is passionate about attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people who drive the success of EMJ and AMJ. You'll play a pivotal role in strengthening our high-performance culture, championing our Gold Medal philosophy, and ensuring we continue to attract, develop, and retain Gold Medal Winners across the business.
Key Information
- Hours: 8.30am – 5pm, Monday - Friday
- Reporting to: Finance Director
- Salary: £70,000 - £75,000
- Location: London/Moorgate office
- Working pattern: Hybrid, 3 days in the office (5 days in the office during probation)
What You’ll Do
- Lead the recruitment strategy across EMJ and AMJ, ensuring we consistently attract, assess, and hire exceptional people who align with our values, culture, and long-term business objectives.
- Lead, coach, and develop the Recruitment Team and People Assistant, building a high-performing, service-led people function that delivers an outstanding experience for both candidates and employees.
- Maintain a hands-on approach to recruitment by owning key hires, proactively sourcing, and engaging high-calibre talent through direct outreach, networking, referrals, talent mapping, and other innovative sourcing strategies.
- Act as a trusted partner to senior leaders, providing expert advice on recruitment and day-to-day people matters, alongside market insights that support informed hiring decisions.
- Own the end-to-end candidate and employee experience, continuously improving every stage of the employee lifecycle—from attraction and onboarding through to development, engagement, and retention.
- Monitor recruitment, retention, and employee experience metrics, using data and insights to evaluate performance, identify opportunities, and drive continuous improvement.
- Shape and deliver people initiatives that strengthen employee engagement and retention, fostering a high-performance culture where people can thrive.
- Ensure all recruitment and people practices across EMJ and AMJ are compliant with employment legislation, GDPR, and internal policies, while continuously reviewing processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and best practice.
- Champion the employer brands of EMJ and AMJ through creative attraction campaigns, talent marketing initiatives, and sourcing strategies that position both businesses as employers of choice.
- Partner with leaders across the business to identify talent needs, succession opportunities, and development pathways that support individual growth and long-term organizational success.
- Gather and analyze employee feedback to identify trends, strengthen engagement initiatives, and implement meaningful improvements that enhance retention and overall employee experience.
- Own and continually evolve the Gold Medal Training Programme across EMJ and AMJ, ensuring employees have access to meaningful learning and development opportunities throughout their careers.
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Who You Are
- Minimum of 3 years' experience leading an in-house Talent Acquisition or Recruitment function within a fast-paced, high-growth organization.
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a high-performing recruitment or people team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- A proven track record of proactively identifying, attracting, and securing exceptional talent through direct sourcing, networking, talent mapping, referrals, and other innovative sourcing techniques.
- Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to balance business priorities, hiring needs, and candidate experience to achieve the best outcomes.
- Demonstrated success partnering with senior leaders to influence hiring decisions, provide trusted people advice, and shape talent strategies through market insight.
- Experience providing HR support to managers, with a sound understanding of UK employment law, HR best practice, and employee retention initiatives.
- Experience developing and delivering recruitment strategies that support organizational growth, improve quality of hire, and align with wider business objectives.
- Confidence managing multiple recruitment and people projects simultaneously, with excellent organizational skills and the ability to adapt to changing business priorities.
- Working knowledge of the full employee lifecycle, with experience supporting managers on day-to-day people matters from onboarding through to performance and retention.
- Strong analytical skills, with experience using recruitment and people data to evaluate performance, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and build credibility at all levels of the organization.
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What's in it for you:
- Socials and Celebrations: Our legendary EMJFest, Christmas Party, after-work socials, and regular office competitions!
- VIP Perks: Enjoy exclusive access to our Wembley Box, including Concerts, FA Cup Finals, NFL games, and more!
- Wellbeing Support: Your physical and mental wellbeing matters. Benefits from Bupa medical cashback, Aviva private medical insurance, & WeCare for added peace of mind.
- Time to Recharge: Start with 25 days' annual leave increasing with service up to 30 days.
- Incentives: Quarterly rewards, including unforgettable experiences such as a trip to Miami!
- Fuel for Success: Begin your day the right way with free breakfast and fresh fruit.
- Active Lifestyle: There’s something for everyone with a 1.5-hour gym lunch!
- Our Buddy Programme: A dedicated buddy from day one to help you settle in and thrive.
About EMJ
At EMJ, our purpose is to elevate the quality of healthcare globally by providing free and easy access to medical journals and lifelong learning opportunities. We're passionate about creating Gold Medal Winners. Just as we support healthcare professionals to be the best they can be, we invest in our people by providing the skills, tools, and opportunities they need to thrive in their careers.
While skills can be developed, values are what truly matter. That's why we look for people who embody our core values:
- Entire buy in: Everyone has loyalty to our vision, values, culture, and the long-term goals of EMJ. We are committed to doing so in a positive and passionate way.
- Manage your own shit: We all need to be proactive and responsible for our own actions. This will lead to an inspiring place to work that we are all proud of.
- Going the extra mile: Always give your best performance, this will create a team that is different to anything else, full of hardworking, gold medal winners.
Ready to take the next step in your career? We'd love to hear from you.
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We know that no one meets every requirement listed in a job description, and that's okay. If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you'd be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you.
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