Recruitment Team Leader

Marston Holdings Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London is seeking a dynamic Recruitment Team Leader to oversee a talented recruitment team. The role involves providing strategic recruitment leadership, partnering with senior stakeholders, and driving transformation in recruitment processes. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in talent acquisition, strong communication skills, and a record of influencing senior stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options along with robust benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and wellbeing benefits

Discounts on retail, travel, and social activities

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Talent Acquisition with a strong record in leading recruitment teams.
• Experience operating at a business partner level, influencing senior stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices and sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of recruiters.
• Partner with senior leaders to provide strategic recruitment insights.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle from scoping to onboarding.
• Design and deliver proactive recruitment strategies.
• Drive recruitment transformation by improving processes and systems.

Skills

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

Talent Acquisition

Recruitment best practice

Communication skills

Influencing senior stakeholders

Recruitment technology

Education

CIPD or relevant qualification

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)

HRIS systems

Job description

Recruitment Team Leader

Location: London | Working pattern: Hybrid
Department: Talent & Reward
Reporting to: Head of Recruitment

At Marston Holdings, people are at the heart of everything we do. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a dynamic, commercially minded Recruitment Team Leader to join our Talent & Reward team and help shape the future of talent acquisition across the business.

This is a strategic, business partnering role where you’ll lead a high performing recruitment team, influence senior stakeholders, and play a key part in transforming how we attract, engage, and hire top talent.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Head of Recruitment, you’ll operate at a business partner level, providing strategic recruitment leadership across the organisation. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and hiring managers to deliver high quality, timely talent solutions aligned to business goals.

You’ll lead and inspire a team of recruiters, oversee the full end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, and drive continuous improvement, efficiency, and innovation across recruitment processes. Your impact will be visible, measurable, and central to supporting business growth.

Why join Marston Holdings?

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to shape and transform recruitment across a national organisation
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Discounts on retail, travel, and social activities
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• A collaborative, people focused culture where your ideas and impact matter

What you’ll be responsible for

• Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of recruiters to deliver high quality recruitment outcomes
• Partnering with senior leaders and hiring managers to provide strategic recruitment insight and guidance
• Acting as a trusted business partner for skilled, senior, and revenue generating roles
• Overseeing the full recruitment lifecycle, from role scoping and sourcing through to offer and onboarding
• Designing and delivering proactive recruitment strategies that attract diverse, high calibre talent
• Driving recruitment transformation by improving processes, systems, and ways of working
• Monitoring recruitment performance and KPIs, using insight to recommend improvementsManaging agency and external supplier relationships where required
• Staying ahead of market trends, legislation, and best practice to keep recruitment future focused

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in Talent Acquisition, with a strong track record of leading recruitment teams
• Experience operating at a business partner level, influencing and advising senior stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practice, sourcing strategies, and recruitment technology
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship building skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
• Strong understanding of recruitment legislation and employment law
• Experience working with ATS and HRIS systems
• CIPD, Recruitment, or Management qualification (desirable, not essential)

At Marston Holdings, we believe in collaboration, innovation, and progression. You’ll be empowered to challenge the status quo, champion inclusive hiring, and build a recruitment function fit for the future.

All new starters will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service clearance. We are an equal opportunities employer.