Recruitment & Employee Services Team Leader

Saint Francis Hospice; Havering-Atte-Bower; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare charity is seeking a dedicated Recruitment & Employee Services Team Leader to lead their People & Culture team. The role involves managing end-to-end recruitment for various roles and providing expert guidance on recruitment strategies. Suitable candidates will have a strong background in recruitment, particularly in healthcare or charity sectors, and demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills. This position offers a salary ranging from £36,971 to £43,792 per annum with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment, ideally within healthcare, charity, or public sector.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for clinical and non-clinical roles, including executive-level positions.
• Provide expert advice to managers on recruitment strategies and compliance.
• Oversee onboarding, payroll transactions, and workforce data management.
• Ensure governance processes for professional registrations, right-to-work checks, and DBS compliance.
• Lead and support the recruitment and transactional services team, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience in recruitment

Proficient in Microsoft Office 365

Knowledge of HR systems

Job description

Overview

Recruitment & Employee Services Team Leader

Salary: £36,971 to £43,792 per annum

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Location: Hybrid with onsite working at the main hospice site in Havering-atte-Bower, RM4 1QH

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: 30th January 2026

Interviews: 12th February 2026   Job Reference: SFH 449

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional recruitment and employee services? Do you thrive in a leadership role where collaboration and innovation are key? Saint Francis Hospice is seeking a Recruitment and Employee Services Team Leader to join our People & Culture team.

About the Role

You will lead and develop our recruitment and employee services team, ensuring high performance and a professional, customer-focused approach. This role is pivotal in supporting workforce planning, managing end-to-end recruitment campaigns, and overseeing employment lifecycle administration, supporting payroll and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for clinical and non-clinical roles, including executive-level positions.
• Provide expert advice to managers on recruitment strategies and compliance.
• Oversee onboarding, payroll transactions, and workforce data management.
• Ensure governance processes for professional registrations, right-to-work checks, and DBS compliance.
• Lead and support the recruitment and transactional services team, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment.

About You

• Proven experience in recruitment, ideally within healthcare, charity, or public sector.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and HR systems.

Why Join Us?

At Saint Francis Hospice, we live by our values: Compassionate, Collaborative, and Creative. You’ll be part of a caring team that makes a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.

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