Recruitment Manager, Faculty

of academic excellence at Oxford Saïd. Are you an experienced recruitment professional passionate about attracting exceptional academic talent? Do you enjoy building relationships with senior stakeholders and delivering innovative recruitment solutions? Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, is seeking a Recruitment Manager (Faculty) to lead faculty recruitment and attract world-class academics and researchers who will shape the future of business education. The role Working closely with the Dean, Deputy Deans and Academic Area Heads, you will lead faculty recruitment activities, provide specialist advice and develop strategies to attract outstanding academic talent internationally. Key responsibilities include: Leading end-to-end faculty recruitment, ensuring an inclusive and exceptional candidate experience. Partnering with senior academic leaders to deliver strategic recruitment objectives. Advising on recruitment best practice, employment legislation, immigration requirements and University policies. Developing international talent networks and strengthening our employer brand. Providing recruitment analytics, market intelligence and performance reporting. Supporting the management of a faculty recruitment budget of approximately £2.5 million. Leading and developing the Recruitment Partner (Faculty). About you We are looking for a confident, collaborative recruitment professional with strong strategic and operational expertise. You will bring: Significant recruitment experience within a complex academic environment. Proven ability to influence and build relationships with senior stakeholders. Strong knowledge of recruitment legislation, best practice and inclusive selection. Experience in team leadership, budget management and recruitment systems. Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. Ability to use recruitment data to inform decisions and manage competing priorities. Higher education experience and a CIPD qualification or equivalent would be advantageous. Further details about the role, responsibilities and selection criteria can be found in the job description. Why join Oxford Saïd? Join one of the world's leading universities and contribute to recruiting academics whose teaching and research make a global impact. You will become part of a collaborative HR and Organisational Development team committed to excellence and continuous improvement. Our benefits include: 38 days' annual leave, including public holidays. Generous University pension scheme. Hybrid working arrangements. Employee wellbeing support. Professional development, University facilities and staff discounts. How to apply Please submit your CV and supporting statement , demonstrating how you meet the selection criteria, through the University of Oxford's online recruitment portal (via the ' Apply ' button above). Closing date: 13 November 2026, 12 noon (UK time). Informal enquiries: HR.Recruitment@sbs.ox.ac.uk Saïd Business School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Join us and help attract the academic talent shaping Oxford Saïd's future. £40,178 to £48,700 (including £1,730 Oxford University weighting). Grade 7