Recruitment Coordinator (6 Month FTC)

Role summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy HR and Recruitment Team working within a charity making a real difference to children and adults with Autism. The Recruitment Coordinator will provide support within all areas of recruitment administration, acting as a main point of contact for initial enquiries and supporting candidates through the recruitment journey. The role will be assisting with advertisements, the selection of suitable candidates and both the referencing and on-boarding processes. The right candidate will be an experienced and confident administrator able to providing an efficient, professional and supportive experience for candidates, new starters and the wider HR & Recruitment team.

What can we offer you?

• An interesting and varied role in a friendly HR team
• Competitive salary with a performance related cash bonus scheme
• 25 days paid annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Facilities and Support
• Access to over 900 retailer discounts via our exclusive reward platform
• 10% discount at our onsite café

How will you contribute to the Team?

• Acting as a first point of contact for enquiries and assistance for candidates and recruitment agencies
• Administering all documentation relating to the recruitment process including updating and maintaining recruitment trackers and reports
• Reviewing application forms and contacting candidates with request for further information in support of their applications
• Working closely with the Recruitment Advisor to share suitable candidates and compile shortlisting documents
• Manage outlook calendars, setting up room bookings for interviews and assessments
• Preparing and distributing interview invites to candidates, recruitment agencies and interview panel members
• Distributing and collating Criminal Records Declarations from candidates
• Compiling interview packs including documentation in relation to exceptional requirements
• Welcoming candidates attending interviews and completing ID checks
• Under the direction of the Recruitment Advisor, supporting with maintaining advertisement for vacant roles
• Drafting and sending out offer paperwork for successful candidates
• Leading the referencing process, seeking and obtaining references for applicants and new starters along with completing any other pre-employment checks
• Undertake new starter check-in meetings and ensuring any feedback is shared with the wider HR Team
• Compiling induction packs for new starters and supporting with running first day HR inductions
• Undertaking any other general administrative duties in support of the Recruitment and HR Team

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Good general education, to A level or equivalent, with minimum GCSE C/4 or equivalent in English and Maths
• Proven experience in an administrative role, preferably within an HR or recruitment setting. Experience in an education or social care setting would be advantageous but is not essential
• Strong administration skills, accuracy and attention to detail; ability to manage time and prioritise effectively to meet departmental and organisation needs
• Highly organised and confident communicator, able to build effective relationships at all levels
• Excellent verbal, written and numeracy skills
• Strong IT skills, proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel packages. Experienced in working with HR packages /databases is an advantage but is not essential
• Proven ability to work independently and on own initiative within specified guidelines or processes
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle or lift would be advised due to our remote location of our setting