Job Description

Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with a rich history and reputation for improving lives through work, for over 60 years. Delivering recruitment solutions with many household brands throughout the UK and globally, we find new jobs and careers for people from many different backgrounds across multiple business sectors.

We look for people who enjoy an inclusive and collaborative environment, who strive for performance and celebrate team success, in a rewarding career.

Pay Range

£34,000 per annum

Job Description

• Location: New York Street, Manchester City Centre
• Working Pattern: Full-time hybrid role. Following a 12-week training period, you'll alternate between one week in the office and one week from home.
• Salary: £34,000 per annum + £4,000 performance bonus
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
• Additional Requirement: Two late-night shifts per month

About the Role

Reed Screening is looking for an experienced Screening Manager to lead our operational teams and deliver a high-quality service to clients.

You'll be responsible for ensuring screening processes are efficient, compliant and consistently delivered to a high standard, while supporting and developing a team of Team Leaders.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced people leader who enjoys driving performance, improving processes and developing others, with a clear pathway into an Operations Manager role.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead screening operations, ensuring quality, compliance and service standards are met.
• Deliver a high-quality screening service for clients across regulated sectors.
• Manage team performance, workloads and resource planning.
• Coach and develop Team Leaders to drive success.
• Act as the escalation point for complex or high-risk cases.
• Build strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Ensure regulatory and contractual compliance.
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies.

What We're Looking For

• Experience within screening, compliance, risk, vetting or another regulated environment
• Proven leadership experience, ideally managing Team Leaders or supervisors
• Strong understanding of quality standards, risk and compliance requirements
• Confidence in making decisions and handling complex situations
• A track record of delivering results while maintaining high standards

Why Join Reed?

• Up to £4,000 annual performance bonus
• Hybrid working
• Clear progression opportunities, including a pathway to Operations Manager
• Comprehensive training and leadership development
• Generous annual leave, with the option to buy additional days
• Pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid sabbaticals and long-service awards
• Employee discounts and retail savings
• A supportive and collaborative working environment

Recruitment Process: An initial telephone interview followed by a final face-to-face interview, including competency-based questions and a practical task completed on the day.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced operational leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

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All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role. Reed is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex-services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria.