Recruitment and Retention Manager - 12 month FTC

Be all you can be with Hamberley

At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something ''Extra Special, Every Day''. We''re seeking a Recruitment and Retention Manager to help us achieve our goals. This is for an immediate start and on a 12-month FTC basis, covering maternity leave.

Reporting to the Managing Director, as the Recruitment and Retention Manager you will lead our recruitment and retention strategy, overseeing the end-to-end recruitment process while working closely with managers across the organisation to attract, recruit, develop and retain talented people who share our values. You will drive initiatives that enhance colleague engagement, wellbeing and career development, helping to build a stable, skilled and committed workforce that delivers outstanding care.

You''ll also play a key role in developing and implementing retention initiatives that support employee wellbeing, engagement, career development, and organisational culture.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by leading our recruitment strategy, attracting high-quality talent, and driving initiatives that improve employee engagement and retention.

If you''re passionate about building exceptional teams, creating a positive employee experience, and developing innovative recruitment and retention solutions, we''d love to hear from you.

We offer our colleagues

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• 5 weeks holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Quality-linked bonus scheme - A performance bonus tied to our CQC/CI quality rating, rewarding you for helping us deliver outstanding care.
• Workplace pension for your future security
• A true team culture - A collaborative, encouraging working environment where kindness, respect, and professional pride are at the heart of everything we do
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health and wellbeing support services
• Free on-site parking

What you''ll being doing

At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something ''Extra Special, Every Day''.

Some of the things you''ll do in the role include:

• Lead and manage the recruitment team and support with the full recruitment lifecycle across the business .
• Develop creative attraction strategies to source high-quality candidates.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers, providing expert recruitment advice and support.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure an excellent candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic recruitment and retention plans aligned to business objectives.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret recruitment, engagement and retention data and translate insights into action plans.
• Support onboarding and induction programmes to help new employees succeed.
• Promote the organisation''s employer brand through recruitment campaigns and social media.
• Ensure recruitment practices remain compliant with employment legislation and organisational policies.
• Work collaboratively with HR colleagues to support wider people initiatives and projects.
• Stay informed of developments within the health and social care workforce to introduce innovative attraction and retention initiatives.

Could you be part of our team?

About you:

• Proven experience working in a senior role in recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR management. - ideally in the social care/healthcare sector.
• Experience of developing successful recruitment and retention strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility at all levels of the organisation.
• Have strong understanding of employee engagement and retention principles.
• Experience analysing recruitment and workforce data to inform decision-making.
• Knowledge of UK employment legislation and recruitment best practice.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach with excellent attention to detail.
• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience is desirable.

If this sounds like you and you''re looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you.

Due to the high level of interest we anticipate for this role, we may close this advert earlier than the stated closing date to manage applications effectively. If you''re interested in joining us at Hamberley, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

About Hamberley Care homes

Hamberley Care Homes is a care home group in the UK - offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house - where we screen classic films - to the on-site luxury spa - offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies - everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5-star hotel.

Hamberley People

We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything.

Be part of something special. Be part of Hamberley.

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