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Recruitment Team Leader / Senior Recruiter
Job Posted: 7 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Expire in: 21 days
Job Description
Recruitment Team Lead / Senior Recruiter
Bridgwater & Hinkley Point C
Permanent | 9‑Day Fortnight | Hybrid (4+ Days On-Site)
£38,000 + 8.65% Guaranteed Bonus + Travel Allowance
We are supporting a major infrastructure programme at Hinkley Point C, one of the UK’s most nationally significant projects, to recruit a Recruitment Team Lead / Senior Recruiter.
This is a hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced, high-volume operational environment, where you will take ownership of recruitment delivery while leading a team of 3 internal recruiters.
This is an urgent requirement, so we're looking for someone to start ASAP!
The Role
You will be responsible for end-to-end recruitment delivery across a wide range of operational and support functions, while also leading and developing a small team.
Working closely with operational leaders and central teams, you will ensure consistent, compliant and high-quality recruitment delivery across a live infrastructure project.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading and supporting a team of 3 internal recruiters
* Managing the full recruitment lifecycle (advert through to offer)
* Delivering high-volume and specialist hiring across multiple job families
* Partnering closely with hiring managers and site-based stakeholders
* Screening, interviewing and coordinating candidates through to offer
* Supporting and attending assessment centres, job fairs and site recruitment activity
* Managing onboarding processes, including security vetting and compliance requirements
* Acting as an ATS superuser, ensuring accurate data, reporting and audit readiness
* Driving improvements to recruitment processes, tools and workflows
* Maintaining accurate reporting and workforce visibility
Typical hiring areas include:
-Security, guarding and access control
-Facilities management and estates
-Logistics, transport and operational support roles
-Administration and project support functions
-Site-based operatives and supervisory roles
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
-Proven experience in internal recruitment / talent acquisition, ideally within high-volume or operational environments
-Experience leading or supervising a team (or strong informal leadership experience)
-Ability to manage a fast-paced, high-volume recruitment pipeline independently
-Strong stakeholder management skills across operations and senior leadership
-Experience working within compliance-heavy or regulated environments (e.g. construction, infrastructure, logistics, aviation, defence)
-Highly organised, able to prioritise and remain calm under pressure
-Strong ATS experience, with confidence operating at a superuser level
-Working knowledge of UK employment law and recruitment best practice
-Proactive, confident and solutions-focused approach
Desirable:
-Experience supporting site-based or large-scale project recruitment
-Exposure to blue-collar or unionised workforces
-Experience delivering assessment centres or campaign hiring
Working Pattern & Site Requirements
* Based across:
* Hinkley Point C site (2–4 days per week)
* Bridgwater office (1–2 days per week)
* Home working (1 day per week, post-probation)
* 9-day fortnight working pattern (every other Friday off)
* Due to site requirements, you must be able to:
* Pass HPC vetting (3-year employment history)
* Travel to Hinckley Point via organised transport (approx. 45 minutes)
Why Join?
-Work on one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects, supporting a nationally critical programme at Hinkley Point
-Step into a leadership role with real ownership, managing both delivery and team performance on a live, high-profile site
-Be part of a well-established, high-performing on-site recruitment function with strong support from both operational and central teams
What’s on Offer
* Up to £38,000 salary + 8.65% guaranteed monthly bonus
* 9-day fortnight working pattern (every other Friday off)
* Travel allowance provided
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* 5% employer pension contribution
* Life assurance scheme
* Company sick pay
* Access to employee benefits platform (retail discounts, lifestyle savings)
* Employee Assistance Programme, including access to online GP services
* Structured training, development and career progression opportunities
Working Pattern & Environment
-Supporting Hinkley Point C on site and from an office in Bridgwater.
-Hybrid approach with a mix of site, office and home working
-Fast-paced, delivery-focused environment with high levels of responsibility and autonomyBefore You Apply
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