Compass Group is a world leader in catering and support services, employing over 600,000 people across 45 countries. Rated number one in our industry on Fortune's World Most Admired Companies for 2020, Compass Group serves 5.5 billion meals each year to over 55,000 clients worldwide.

Our Talent Team is seeking a dynamic and experienced Recruitment Team Leader for a 9 month secondment cover, to drive our talent acquisition strategy and build a diverse, talented workforce in our Offshore and Remote Sector. As a key member of our Recruitment team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our hiring processes, developing your team, and partnering with stakeholders across the business.

The Position

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of recruiters and support staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing and selection to onboarding.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and senior leadership to understand workforce needs and deliver strategic recruitment solutions.
• Implement innovative recruitment strategies to enhance candidate experience and streamline processes.
• Oversee compliance, due diligence, and data protection throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Monitor and report on recruitment metrics, leveraging data for continuous improvement.
• Ensure alignment with Compass Group’s brand values and employer branding in all recruitment activities

The Person

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in recruitment within a complex business environment.
• Proven track record in developing recruitment strategies and managing effective campaigns.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing a recruitment team.
• Skilled in building talent pipelines and utilising diverse sourcing techniques.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficient in behavioral interviewing, skills-based hiring, and assessment methodologies.
• Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with data and analytic

The Benefits 

• Employees can pay for certain expenses (like rent, mortgage, car lease, meals, entertainment) from their pre-tax salary, reducing taxable income and increasing take-home pay.
• Work life balance, with the opportunity to work from home 2 days a week
• Ongoing training, leadership development, and career progression opportunities.