Recruitment Marketing Manager

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1. 

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023. 

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally. 

Our technology powers the world…we impact millions of people’s lives daily, improving and enhancing personal and professional environments by transforming businesses. For almost 30 years we have partnered with our customers to solve their challenges through technology innovation and independent thinking, and our people thrive in an environment that empowers and inspires everyone to reach their full potential. This is what builds the path to our shared purpose – transforming our customers’ business challenges into change, and we are looking for an exceptional Recruitment Marketing Manager to join our team.  

Role 

We are searching for an experienced and hands-on candidate to lead our recruitment marketing strategy globally, with a particular focus on the UK, Ireland, USA and India. This person will be an accomplished recruitment specialist who understands how to articulate our employer value proposition and can connect Version 1 to the best talent. We want to stand out in a competitive landscape for what we truly represent and need someone who can appreciate the nuances of working in a technology business where our people are our differentiator.  

This role reports to the Head of Talent Acquisition and works closely with the Head of Corporate Communications and the marketing team. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Develop and execute a comprehensive recruitment marketing strategy aligned with business objectives that will be continuously evaluated and refined based on feedback and market dynamics.  
• Work with Corporate Communications in the delivery of Version 1 brand awareness as an employer of choice through targeted marketing campaigns, localised events, careers focussed digital marketing and other initiatives.  
• Collaborate with business units and talent acquisition teams to develop realistic and compelling job descriptions and recruitment collateral.  
• Establish key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of employer branding initiatives, working to budget and report ongoing ROI of programmes using a data-driven approach - analysing metrics and generating insights to inform decision-making and optimise future strategies.  
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure alignment and support for recruitment efforts and share stories of our culture, people, and ambition in the right way to different audiences.  
• Stay informed about emerging trends and tools in talent acquisition, including the use of AI, to drive innovation, efficiency and best practice. 
• Manage resources efficiently, including budget allocation, tools and choice of partners needed to deliver direct impact and results.   
• Manage submissions for tier I global employer and talent recognition awards to highlight our strengths and unique USP over competitors.  

Key skills and behaviours  

• Minimum of 7 to 12 Years of experience is required.
• Demonstrable experience in developing strategy and tactical plans for talent acquisition, including evidence of successfully managed recruitment programmes and deliverables. 
• Excellent influencing and relationship building skills, comfortable as a business partner to talent acquisition teams, corporate communications and marketing and experienced in navigating large, fast-growing organisations.  
• Proven ability with recruitment platforms such as Linked In, Glassdoor etc with solid examples of high-quality, accurate and original content creation and knowledge of marketing disciplines required to amplify a strong employer value proposition. 
• Decisive and with obvious gravitas, ability to prioritise the most impactful activities using data to inform decisions and excelling at working on multiple projects with diverse stakeholder groups.  
• A keen eye for detail and data – can easily interpret and manipulate data and adopt a strong metrics-oriented approach to measure success.    

If you have experience in driving results for an organisation that is growing - because you know how to attract the best talent, where to look for it and how to engage with it - then this could be your next move.  

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. 

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology. 

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. 

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.