Early Careers Recruitment Manager

About Crowe

Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and risk firm with global reach and local expertise. We are an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks in the world, with access to more than 38,000 people in more than 145 countries and across 700+ offices globally.

We pride ourselves on looking after our people, whether you’re working in corporate tax, statutory audit or you’re a marketing or HR specialist, at Crowe we invest in our people to help them be the best they can be.

We understand that it is often the culture and values of a firm that are most important when looking for a new workplace, that’s why at Crowe our people-focused culture means we value new ideas and innovation, and welcome people who are committed to making a different by delivering excellent services to our people, clients and communities.

Purpose of the role

As our Early Careers Recruitment Manager you will lead and manage a small team to deliver our Early Careers recruitment for all our trainees (school leavers and graduates), across all disciplines.

Reporting to the Head of People Development and working with the wider People team and key stakeholders you be responsible for leading on our approach to Early Careers recruitment, building on some positive recent changes, to develop a clear strategy, ensuring it is inclusive, able to deliver to our growing resource needs and allows us to attract the best Early Careers talent.

Responsibilities

· Day to day management of the Early Careers Recruitment team to deliver on the agreed strategy, including running attraction, assessment and selection and onboarding programmes focusing on engagement, inclusion and employee/candidate experience.

· Ongoing and effective stakeholder management, working with each of our office teams to establish resource requirements and ensuring they are involved and engaged in our Early Careers Recruitment activities, supporting where necessary on attraction activities.

· Research, develop and implement recruitment strategies and activities that support firmwide diversity and inclusion aims, working with the wider ED&I networks and leaders.

· Work with the People Communications and Marketing teams, and any relevant third parties, to devise and deliver effective and innovative attraction campaigns.

· Oversight and management of the budgets associated with Early Careers Recruitment, linking in with the core People Development Operations team.

· Manage relationship with third parties such as educational establishments, advertisers, outsourced service providers etc.

· Provide accurate and timely management information to leadership/stakeholders.

· Market knowledge and commercial awareness – keeping up to date on developments, changes and current thinking in relation to all aspects of Early Careers recruitment.

· Continue to review, on an ongoing basis, the effectiveness of our approach, working with the team/stakeholders to Identify areas of improvement and implement and communicate these appropriately.

Skills & Experience

· Early Careers/Graduate/Student recruitment experience is required, preferably within legal or professional services environment, with the ability to show up to date knowledge of the current recruitment market and trends in Early Careers recruitment.

· Strong communication skills and demonstrable skill in building effective relationships with senior stakeholders.

· Experience of managing and motivating a team.

· Excellent planning and organisational skills.

· Comfortable working with data and management information, with the ability to deliver effective and engaging presentations to the relevant client/business groups.

· Proven experience working with third parties

· Willingness to travel between the regional offices to meet with stakeholders as well as run and deliver assessment centres and interview days.

Why choose Crowe?

Crowe is where talented people can realise their potential, are successful and enjoy what they do by making a positive difference to our clients, communities and each other.

Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them to answer tomorrow’s questions, and make smart decisions that have lasting value through the highest quality audit, tax, advisory and risk services.

We offer you an opportunity to continue your career and work for a firm that offers stability and knowledge. In addition, you can work alongside experienced professionals who put the client at the heart of everything they do.

At Crowe, you will find the expertise, the resources and, above all, the commitment to help you build a satisfying and rewarding career. In return we can offer you continued career development, highly competitive salaries and flexible benefits. Plus an opportunity to work for a firm that truly values its people.

Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation and believe that diversity and inclusivity are key drivers of effectiveness and in providing our clients with a quality service. Entry and progression within the firm is determined solely by the application of objective criteria, personal performance and merit.

We want to create the best environment for our staff to thrive. We recognise the importance of offering a flexible approach to our working environment and we would be happy to discuss with you further.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Reading: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reading