Recruitment Team Leader / Senior Recruiter

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

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


• 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 autonomy