Recruitment Assistant

Role: Recruitment Assistant
Contract: 3 months
Work type: Hybrid
Location: Civic Center, SO14 7LY

We're looking for Recruitment & HR Admin Assistants to join the team immediately for a period of 3 months. Working as part of a fast paced team they will be responsible for administration support throughout the recruitment and on boarding process. Previous recruitment experience is preferred whether this be as part of a broader HR role, in-house recruitment function or agency. Strong administration, organisation and communication skills are a must. We're also looking for someone who enjoys a busy day where the time flies.

Key Responsibilities • Provide a comprehensive, customer-focused recruitment service using an e-recruitment system.

• Support the end-to-end recruitment process, including preparing adverts, candidate packs, and recruitment documentation.


• Respond promptly and professionally to recruitment queries from hiring managers and candidates.


• Coordinate recruitment activities for schools and partner organisations.


• Manage pre-employment checks and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and Council policies.


• Process new starter documentation and payroll information accurately within deadlines.


• Maintain accurate recruitment records, vacancy information, and recruitment databases.


• Produce recruitment reports and management information on recruitment activity and trends.


• Liaise with recruitment agencies, job boards, and external partners to support recruitment campaigns.


• Provide administrative support for HR projects, assessment activities, and general HR & OD functions.

Essential Skills & Requirements • GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics, with HR Administration experience or equivalent recruitment administration experience.

• Experience delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced, high-volume administrative environment.


• Knowledge of recruitment and selection processes, including pre-employment checks.


• Understanding of employment legislation, safeguarding, equality, and safer recruitment practices.


• Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident using e-recruitment systems, databases, and digital platforms.


• Experience handling recruitment enquiries via telephone, email, and face-to-face.


• Ability to maintain accurate records, process documentation, and produce management reports.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong stakeholder management abilities.


• Highly organised, able to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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