Deputy Resourcing Manager-Fixed Term 12 Months

Job summary

Deputy Resourcing Manager

AFC/M&D Recruitment - Cross SiteFixed Term - 12 Months (Maternity Cover)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our AFC/Medical Recruitment Team for a Deputy Resourcing Manager.

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced professional who thrives on being proactive, enjoys leading a specific area of recruitment, and is passionate about ensuring we recruit the very best candidates to support patient care.

? Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small team within the AFC/M&D Recruitment function
• Oversee recruitment processes to ensure timely and effective delivery
• Drive improvements and efficiencies across resourcing activities
• Support the Resourcing Manager in strategic workforce planning

? About You

• Proven management experience, with a track record of leading and motivating teams
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work across multiple sites and manage priorities effectively
• Passionate about recruitment and committed to supporting high-quality patient care

• Cross site role offering variety and scope to make a real impact.

If this sounds like your area of expertise and you're looking for a new challenge where you can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

? Apply today and join a team that values dedication, collaboration, and excellence in recruitment.

Interviews will be held on the 15th December 2025.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for leading the resourcing team to ensure that Chelsea and Westminster attracts high calibre talent to support short and long term workforce requirements.

Partner with managers to develop long terms business strategies to support specific hard to recruit for areas, developing innovative ways to attract clinical, scientific and leadership talent.

Develop and manage the organisation's recruitment advertising strategies including social media and online presence.

Oversee and support the senior resourcing advisors with the organisation's international recruitment (IR) activities and act a subject matter expert when required. The post holder will use their highly developed knowledge of the international labour market; sourcing strategies, visa and immigration policy and NHS Employers best practice to deliver quality international recruitment services.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.