Investec – Where Out of the Ordinary Happens

At Investec, we do things differently. We're a leading international bank and wealth manager built on a culture of curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit and human connection. Ideas are heard, ambition is celebrated, and impact is encouraged. As part of a team that challenges convention and strives for outperformance, you'll help shape bold solutions for clients who expect something more than the ordinary.

Head of UK Careers

The Head of Careers will support the full end to end delivery of recruitment for Investec Plc. They will use data to help drive recruitment strategies, innovation and processes from early careers to Exec level hires, with a focus on driving the right strategy for the market with the right operating model.  This includes evolving the direct hiring model, delivering on diversity commitments and providing seamless and frictionless user (hiring manager / recruiter / interviewer / candidate) experience.

As a player coach you will:

• Be responsible for the strategy and operational delivery of recruitment across Investec
• Lead, develop and coach the recruitment team across the UK, with oversight of the South Africa Careers Coordination team and the India Careers team.
• 3rd party management including managing the delivery of an onsite RPO solution and building partnerships with strategic recruitment partners and recruitment agencies
• Responsible for the execution of Investec's EVP, in proactively attracting and recruiting talent
• You will be expected to hold a small portfolio of roles and will be responsible for managing end to end recruitment
• Facilitate internal mobility with a focus on career conversations and providing guidance to redeployed employees as required
• Provide business intelligence and external and internal recruitment insights
• Evaluate and drive multiple channels of recruitment through pro-active engagements, headhunting and leveraging referrals
• Partner with the P&O Leads and Consultants, Global Mobility, People Operations and Reward to ensure a seamless and timely recruitment and on-boarding process
• Developing and enabling leadership capability throughout the recruitment process
• Ensure we are driving cost efficiencies
• Supporting Investec's Belonging Inclusion and Diversity commitments
• Managing and maintaining the risks and controls framework within the recruitment function

What are we looking for?

• Experience creating recruitment strategies within a complex/matrix environment
• Team management and leadership, preferably across multiple remote geographies
• Providing innovative solutions around candidate experience and AI that drive recruitment in line with Investec's culture
• Understanding of the tools and channels to source talent across the UK
• Able to build strong relationships with stakeholders and be seen as a thought leader, advising on recruitment strategy and best practice
• Utilising ATS reporting to inform and evolve the recruitment strategy
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to hold a point of view, debate and challenge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

As part of our collaborative & agile culture, our working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote. We believe that being together enables us to live our values and support our clients and communities in an extraordinary way.

Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to make our people feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work. You can find a list of our benefits here

Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation. We believe that innovation thrives when everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to contribute.

We actively seek out diverse talent and foster an inclusive environment, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Here, you'll find networks, benefits, and development opportunities designed to support your career journey, wherever it may lead.

If this role excites you but you don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we are looking for.  Get in touch!

At Investec, we're deeply invested in our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. It's more than a mindset; it's how we show up every day.

Be part of something Out of the Ordinary.

Recite Me

We commit to ensure that everyone is fairly assessed during our recruitment process. To assist candidates in completing their application form, Recite Me assistive technology is available on our Careers pages. This can be accessed by clicking on the ‘Accessibility Options' link at the top of the page.

The Recite Me tool includes a screen reader, styling and customisation options, a series of reading aids, a translator and more.

If you have any form of disability or neurodivergent need and require further assistance in completing your application, please contact the Careers team at [email protected] who will be happy to assist.