Workforce Recruitment & Retention Manager; Community Invest Prog

We are seeking an ambitious and innovative Workforce Recruitment & Retention Manager to lead the workforce agenda for a major Community Investment Programme at the Royal Free London.

Working closely with senior leaders, service managers, education providers and recruitment partners, you will develop and deliver recruitment and retention strategies that ensure community services in Enfield have the workforce needed to provide high-quality patient care.

You will lead workforce planning, attraction campaigns and talent pipeline initiatives, using workforce data and labour market insight to address recruitment challenges and support sustainable workforce growth. This role will play a key part in ensuring new and expanding services are staffed effectively and efficiently.

We are looking for an experienced workforce, HR or recruitment professional with strong stakeholder management skills, a proactive approach and a passion for delivering innovative workforce solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity to influence a high-profile programme, drive meaningful change and help improve healthcare services for local communities while working within an organisation committed to compassion, inclusion, integrity and excellence.

Lead end-to-end recruitment pipeline for community investment roles

Develop recruitment and retention plans

Provide expert advice to stakeholders

Maintain recruitment project plans and vacancy tracking

Ensure compliance with NHS standards and policies

Line manage Recruitment & Retention Co-ordinator

Produce workforce reports and data analysis

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivaled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

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Lead end-to-end recruitment pipeline for community investment roles

Develop recruitment and retention plans

Provide expert advice to stakeholders

Maintain recruitment project plans and vacancy tracking

Ensure compliance with NHS standards and policies

Line manage Recruitment & Retention Co-ordinator

Produce workforce reports and data analysis

• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained through NHS or HR professional practice at a senior level
• CIPD Level 7/ working towards or equivalent postgraduate-level HR or Workforce qualification
• Evidence of substantial continuing professional development in recruitment, retention, or workforce management
• Project management qualification or training (e.g. PRINCE2 Foundation, APM, or equivalent) or demonstrated experience of leading a complex recruitment programme

• Significant experience of leading end-to-end NHS recruitment activity at a senior level, with demonstrable accountability for outcomes and compliance
• Experience of developing and implementing recruitment and retention plans, including for hard-to-fill, specialist, or high-turnover roles
• Experience of building and managing a productive working relationship with NLPSS or an equivalent NHS shared service recruitment function, including performance management of service standards
• Experience of using TRAC, NHS Jobs, and ESR or equivalent NHS workforce systems at a senior or oversight level
• Experience of leading the design and delivery of onboarding and induction frameworks, including coordination across IT, Estates, and operational teams
• Experience of directly line managing and developing a junior team member
• Experience of representing a People or HR function at operational management meetings or stakeholder forums
• Experience of working with or leading workforce programmes for community health services or a dispersed NHS workforce
• Experience of developing education institution partnerships, rotation programmes, or national/international recruitment pipelines
• Experience of developing or overseeing relocation and accommodation support packages for NHS candidates

• Thorough knowledge and practical application of NHS Employment Check Standards

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.

£55,524 to £62,652 a year

Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS