About the job
About Virgin Management
Virgin Management, based in London, is part of the wider Virgin Group, a collective known for challenging norms across industries from finance to space. Virgin Red and Virgin Management both play key roles in rewarding loyal customers, nurturing the brand, and driving innovation in sectors like travel, health, and beyond. Despite the scale of the brand, the team remains small and collaborative, allowing for hands-on involvement and strategic thinking in equal measure.
Role Overview: Manager of Recruitment & People Operations
This role leads both Recruitment and People Operations at Virgin Management. The focus is on shaping human-centered experiences for candidates and employees, while making smart use of technology, automation, and AI. The Manager will guide a small team, refine processes, and support the growth and development of people across the organization.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a compact, high-performing team covering recruitment and people operations.
- Simplify and improve People Operations processes, ensuring they are seamless and enjoyable.
- Shape the Talent Acquisition strategy, blending personal interactions with technology-driven solutions.
- Deliver standout candidate experiences, including hiring for senior leadership roles.
- Use data and experimentation (including AI tools) to continually improve practices.
- Partner with leaders to coach and enhance the people experiences they create.
- Engage with the wider Virgin network to share ideas and foster innovation.
What We’re Looking For
- Significant experience in Recruitment, People Operations, or both, with interest or exposure to the full people lifecycle.
- Drive for innovation, always looking to improve, simplify, and challenge established ways of working.
- Background in leading, coaching, and developing others, especially in environments that value autonomy.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, able to influence and bring people together.
- Comfort moving between strategic planning and hands-on work.
- Resilient and energetic, maintaining momentum even when faced with challenges.
Candidates with experience in either recruitment or people operations, and a desire to grow in the other, are encouraged to apply. Diverse backgrounds are valued.
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Additional Information
For more details about the role or the application process, please refer to the Virgin Management careers page.

