Do you want to work for a business that genuinely values and empowers its employees?
Are you looking for a company committed to your development, progression, and well-being?

Due to our continued growth, we are excited to offer you the opportunity to join us as a Recruitment and Onboarding Manager at Hinkley Point C.

The Recruitment and Onboarding Manager will lead the delivery of a high-quality, compliant, and efficient end-to-end recruitment and onboarding service at Hinkley Point C, one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects.

This is a hands-on leadership role in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment. You will be responsible for ensuring the right people are recruited, cleared, and mobilised on time to support operational delivery, while leading and developing an on-site recruitment team. You will also collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to support Wilson James.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a natural ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

What we can offer you: 

• Salary starting from £65,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus a guaranteed monthly bonus of 8.65% of your gross salary while working at HPC
• Annual leave: 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays
• Shift pattern: 9 days across 2 weeks (Monday - Friday on week one, then Monday - Thursday on week two)
• Life assurance scheme
• Company sick pay, upon successful completion of probationary period
• Pension Scheme with 5% employer contribution
• Access to an industry leading Employee Benefits Platform offering lifestyle savings and discounts on most high street retailers, a Reward and Recognition programme
• The opportunity to develop your career with access to training and development programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme that provides a health and wellbeing support service, including access to an Online GP
• As an employer of choice, we focus on wellbeing, training, and career progression
• Employee Referral Scheme

What we need from you:

• Professional Qualification (preferably L5 CIPD, or willing to work towards), or a Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test (to be obtained before start date)
• Proven experience managing recruitment and onboarding services in a complex or regulated environment
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and pre-employment screening requirements
• Demonstrable experience leading and developing teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with experience using recruitment data and KPIs
• Confidence using recruitment systems, Microsoft Office, and digital recruitment tools
• Experience using social media and digital channels for attraction
• Practical understanding of AI and technology within a recruitment or service setting
• A positive and dynamic approach to challenges faced and ability to set high expectations.
• Champion a strong Nuclear Safety Culture and role model Wilson James safety behaviours

Site Specific Information 

• Ability to provide a minimum 3-year work history and pass HPC vetting
• Ability to obtain and maintain an HPC site pass
• Role is fully site-based at Hinkley Point C (45-minute bus journey required)

About Wilson James:  

Wilson James have been raising standards in construction logistics, security, aviation services, and technology for over 30 years. With 5,000 employees and a presence across over 300 client sites all over the UK.   

At Wilson James, we are proud to play a vital role in the success of Hinkley Point C, one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. As a trusted partner, we provide expert logistics and workforce support to ensure the seamless operation of this large-scale nuclear power development.  

With over 30 years of experience and a strong commitment to safety, efficiency, and innovation, Wilson James is proud to contribute to building a cleaner energy future for the UK.   

Join us and be part of a team that makes a real impact!