Job summary
The Recruitment Service provides recruitment advice and solutions to service users on the range of recruitment process and procedures in addition to providing advice on terms and conditions and processes relating to Employment checks such as DBS, Right to Work and ID checks.
As an Assistant Recruitment Manager you will provide senior recruitment advice and support to managers on request and take a pro-active approach to particular recruitment situations by developing and providing options for consideration. Seeking advice from the Recruitment Business Partner and/or Recruitment Manager as necessary.
You will also ensure that quality checks are undertaken within designated part of the process and that local and national quality standards are met and support the review and update of recruitment practices, policies and procedures within agreed protocols.
This post is fixed term / secondment until 06/06/2027 due to Maternity cover.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
Main duties of the job
A critical part of the Recruitment Services Team, under the leadership of the Recruitment Business Partner and Recruitment Manager you will supervise and co-ordinate standard recruitment process and associated activities.
In your role asa line manager you willmotivate, develop and lead your team to achieve excellent results in a demanding environment.Contributing to the development of a National Recruitment Shared Services for Wales. You will be comfortable focusing on the bigger picture whilst maintaining attention on the essential details. If you share our values and feel that you can contribute to our team and the service we provide, we would welcome your application.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held in person at Companies House, Cardiff on 28th April 2026.
About us
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do.
We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement. innovation is built into everything that we do.
We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values.
We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity. We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate 'This is Our NWSSP' our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT+ colleagues and allies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks.
We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Degree level or must be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained within a recruitment environment
- Working towards ILM level 5 Diploma in Management or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Track record of continuous professional development
- Knowledge of current UK employment legislation
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at supervisory level or equivalent of managing a team
- Excellent understanding and experience of using complex computerised systems such as ESR, NHS Jobs, Trac
- Significant experience of working within a busy Recruitment team dealing with high volume transactional recruitment activity
- Experience of using and managing information to determine priorities
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- IT literate including sound knowledge of MS Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prepare, analyse, and manipulate large volumes of data and reports across a comprehensive range of options
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Time management skills to prioritise conflicting workload demands of self and team including ability to multi task
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Degree level or must be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained within a recruitment environment
- Working towards ILM level 5 Diploma in Management or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Track record of continuous professional development
- Knowledge of current UK employment legislation
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at supervisory level or equivalent of managing a team
- Excellent understanding and experience of using complex computerised systems such as ESR, NHS Jobs, Trac
- Significant experience of working within a busy Recruitment team dealing with high volume transactional recruitment activity
- Experience of using and managing information to determine priorities
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- IT literate including sound knowledge of MS Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prepare, analyse, and manipulate large volumes of data and reports across a comprehensive range of options
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Time management skills to prioritise conflicting workload demands of self and team including ability to multi task
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
