Recruitment Manager

About this role: 

The Recruitment Manager is principally responsible for managing the recruitment and on-boarding process for new permanent and fixed-term positions, and supporting talent development initiatives across the company. As a recruitment specialist, you will play a crucial role in identifying, attracting, and selecting top talent in partnership with hiring managers. As part of the People Team you will help support and develop the People function to enable and inspire colleagues to be the best version of themselves in the workplace. 

Why Join Us:

At Transmission Investment, we pride ourselves on our positive and friendly culture, fostering a can-do attitude and dedication throughout the team. Employee wellbeing is at the heart of our business, and we offer numerous benefits to support and development our people. We invest continuously in employee training and development and are rated ‘Silver’ by Investor in People.

About Transmission Investment:

Founded in 2011, Transmission Investment manages one of the largest offshore electricity transmission portfolios globally, connecting over 4,000MW of offshore wind from eleven GB wind farms and a grid stability synchronous compensator at Blackhillock, Scotland. It is also developing the 700MW interconnector (LirIC) between Northern Ireland and Scotland, a 1250MW interconnector to France and preparing to participate in the tender processes for onshore transmission projects as the company continues to build a significant portfolio of power assets. In 2025, Transmission Investment was acquired by TAQA, one of the largest listed integrated utility companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (ADX: TAQA), as part of its international growth strategy while contributing to the UK’s 2050 Net Zero programme and TAQA’s wider sustainability ambitions

Our team now numbers 50+ professionals with deep experience in development, engineering, commercial strategy, project finance, asset management and regulation. We combine technical excellence with a pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset — all within a friendly, collaborative culture.

Join our team and be part of a company that values your growth and wellbeing!

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Recruitment/Talent Acquisition

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for permanent and fixed-term positions, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and reference checks
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements, create job descriptions and set recruitment priorities
• Conduct periodic compensation reviews to ensure accurate salary benchmarking, and in partnership with the Head of People develop and maintain internal salary bands for all roles
• Deliver hiring manager training to ensure a consistent, equitable and efficient recruitment processes throughout the company
• Conduct thorough screenings and interviews to assess candidates’ skills and qualifications
• Build and maintain relationships with candidates to ensure a positive candidate experience
• Manage the full recruitment life cycle, from initial sourcing through offer negotiation and onboarding
• Develop and manage Emerging Talent and Trainee recruitment strategies
• Be the main point of contact for recruitment agencies, pro-actively managing agency relationships and ensuring terms are equitable and up to date. 
• Coordinate and participate in job fairs, campus recruiting events, and other recruitment activities
• Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and legal requirements related to recruitment and hiring

Talent Development:

• Support the Head of People in the development and delivery of Talent Development and Workforce Planning strategies including the development of a Company competency-based talent map
• Develop and implement Emerging Talent training and development programs to ensure a positive experience for employees
• Conduct regular skill gap analysis and training needs assessments across the company

People Team Administration:

• In coordination with People Operations Manager support the day-to-day People Team operations
• Provide proactive, effective, and efficient HR advice across the entire employee life cycle.
• Support Company wellness and engagement activities
• Stay up to date with employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and company policies.
• Support any other People-related initiatives, projects or administration as required. 
  

Exemplifies our Company Values:

• We are EXCELLENT at what we do
• We are COMMITTED and ensure we deliver
• We are CHALLENGING of the status quo
• We are SUPPORTIVE of each other 

Language:

English (required)

Education, Work Experience & Qualifications:

• At least 5 years experience in a recruitment role
• CIPD Level 5 (preferred)
• In-depth knowledge of full-cycle recruitment strategies and best practices
• Familiarity with Workable or other Application Tracking System 
• Familiarity with various candidate sourcing techniques
• Strong understanding of relevant employment laws and regulations
• Proven ability to develop robust recruitment strategies that encourage diversity in the workplace
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with candidates and hiring managers

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels within an organisation
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Can work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Takes initiative and has a pro-active approach to problem solving
• Strong ability to assess candidate skills and qualifications through interviews and other assessments
• Total proficiency in entire Microsoft office suite; particularly Word and Excel
  
  
  

Core company benefits include: 

• Generous Pension via salary sacrifice – 10% employer with no required employee contribution
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption policies
• Private health insurance
• Mature flexible and hybrid working policy
• 25 days annual leave plus public bank holidays (increasing to 30 days with long-service) and ability to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
• Participation in the company annual performance bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme