via Indeed · 14 September 2026 ·5 days ago

Recruitment Assistant - Maternity Cover (Approx 12 months)

Pain Free Dentistry Group
Edinburgh temporary, fulltime Remote
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*The Pain Free Dentistry Group* is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Recruitment Assistant to join our team on a temporary maternity cover basis for approx 12 months .

Our package includes:

  • Competitive Salary

  • Birthday’s off

  • Spot prizes (e.g. Restaurant vouchers, Gig tickets, Hotel stays)

  • Holiday Buy Back Scheme

  • Company Events
Key Responsibilities the role will include, but not be limited to the following:
  • Working closely with our Group Recruitment, People and Culture Manager

  • Assist with hiring activities for the Pain Free Dentistry Group

  • Administration duties (e.g. answering emails, drafting offer letters, draft contracts and liaising with Practice Managers on recruitment needs)

  • Prepare and post job ads online via platforms like Indeed, LinkedIn, Facebook

  • CV screening and initial phone screens of potential applicants

  • Schedule interviews and keep calendars up to date

  • Reference checks

  • Maintain recruitment candidate database

  • PVG requests

  • Resolve issues as fast as possible (e.g. interview cancellations and rescheduling )

  • Assist with new hire onboarding (e.g. preparing and emailing documents)
Your contribution will be instrumental in ensuring our hiring process is streamlined and efficient. Join our team and play a vital role in helping us attract and onboard top talent!

Requirements and skills

  • Administration Experience

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a small team

  • Strong organisational and time management skills

  • Great attention to detail

  • Well presented with outstanding communication skills

  • Problem\-solving ability
You will report to our Group Recruitment, People \& Culture Manager and full training will be given.

This is a full time, temporary role for approx 12 months approx. 40 hours per week, Mon\-Thurs 8:30\-6pm Fri 8:30\-4pm. It is essential in this role to have a level of flexibility as you may be required to interview applicants out with standard business hours.

If you have an interest in Recruitment, possess excellent organisational and communication skills, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Pay: From £27,378\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Employee discount

  • Private medical insurance

  • Work from home
Experience:
  • Administrative: 1 year (preferred)

  • Recruitment: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
  • United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh

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