Recruitment Manager


Company:	Government Recruitment Service
Salary:	£30,485 to £30,485 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Swansea
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Sept 2026
Closing date:	27 Sept 2026

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Summary

Can you manage multiple priorities, communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders, and deliver an excellent candidate experience?

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your recruitment and HR expertise?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King’s birthday
Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

Find out more about what it's like working at DVLA - Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency – Civil Service Career

DVLA's IT Services (ITS) Directorate is on an exciting transformation journey, playing a key role in delivering seamless digital services and exceptional customer experiences across the agency. We are looking for a proactive and organised individual to join our team as a Recruitment Manager, supporting the attraction and delivery of high-quality talent into our IT workforce.

As a Recruitment Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, working closely with the Recruitment Specialist, hiring managers, and external stakeholders to deliver successful recruitment campaigns. This is a rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a real impact by helping to attract talented individuals into critical IT roles across the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work and is looking to develop their career in recruitment, resourcing, and workforce management. The role provides valuable exposure to a wide range of HR and recruitment activities, helping you build transferable skills and expertise that will support your future career development.

Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:

Coordinating and supporting recruitment campaigns from planning through to appointment
Building strong relationships with hiring managers and keeping them informed of recruitment progress
Communicating with candidates throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive candidate experience
Scheduling and coordinating sift panels, interviews, and assessment activities
Maintaining accurate recruitment records and management information
Supporting the onboarding of successful candidates
Ensuring all recruitment activities are carried out in line with DVLA, DfT, and Civil Service Recruitment Principles

For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile.

Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

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