Lambeth Council
Recruitment Manager
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HR Recruitment Manager
Salary: £56,436 per annum, incl LW, up to £59,574
Permanent/Full Time (35 hours per week)
Flexible/Hybrid Working
About Us
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/better-fairer-lambeth/projects/lambeth-2030-our-future-our-lambeth
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/jobs-skills/careers-lambeth-council/lambeths-behaviours
About the Role
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, inclusive recruitment services that drive organisational performance and equity? We are seeking an experienced Recruitment Manager to lead our Employment Services team within the Human Resources & Organisation Development division. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our workforce, ensuring our recruitment practices are compliant, customer-focused, and aligned with our values of equity, kindness, accountability, and ambition.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of end-to-end recruitment and resourcing services, ensuring efficient, timely, and high-quality processes across the Council.
- Oversee recruitment campaigns for senior and high-profile roles, ensuring robust, transparent, and compliant processes.
- Manage agency, consultancy, and IR35 governance, providing oversight and assurance on all contingent workforce arrangements.
- Champion safer recruitment and DBS governance, ensuring compliance with safeguarding requirements.
- Lead the management of recruitment and agency contracts, ensuring value for money and effective supplier performance.
- Develop and implement recruitment and resourcing policies, ensuring compliance with employment, equality, and safeguarding legislation.
- Drive inclusive recruitment approaches, using data and insight to improve workforce diversity and equitable outcomes.
- Lead, develop, and inspire a team of Recruitment Officers and Support Officers, fostering a positive and inclusive team culture.
- Collaborate with HR, Learning, Talent, and Organisational Development teams to ensure aligned and consistent people services.
- Use recruitment data to monitor performance, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven experience leading recruitment services and managing recruitment operations.
- Strong knowledge of end-to-end recruitment practice, including safer recruitment and DBS requirements.
- Experience managing agency or contingent workforce arrangements and ensuring compliance with IR35 and policy requirements.
- A track record of improving recruitment policy, practice, or service delivery.
- Experience using recruitment data to inform decisions and address workforce disparities.
- Experience leading and developing staff to deliver high-quality services.
- CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent professional knowledge gained through relevant experience.
- A commitment to equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
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Our Values
We are committed to equity, kindness, accountability, and ambition. We celebrate diversity, encourage innovation, and put our residents, communities, and customers at the heart of everything we do.
You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas https://www.cifas.org.uk/about-cifas/what-is-cifas
Contact Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Diana Chaloner, DChaloner@lambeth.gov.uk
How to Apply
If you are ready to make a real impact and help shape the future of our workforce, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the requirements of the role marked with an ‘A’ on the job specification.
Job Description and Specification [https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2026-07/Recruitment Manager JD.pdf](https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2026-07/Recruitment Manager JD.pdf)
We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
Recruitment Timelines
Advert close date: 11:55pm on 02/08/2026
NB. This job advert may close earlier than the advertised date in the event of a high campaign response.
Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits [https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2025-11/Staff Benefits.pdf](https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2025-11/Staff Benefits.pdf)
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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