Recruitment Coordinator

Recruitment Coordinator
Sue Ryder – Hybrid with 2 days in the Colchester Office
Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
£25,800 per annun plus excellent benefits

30 minute telephone interview 11th June
60 minute face to face interview on the 17th of June at our office in Colchester.

Be part of something meaningful

At Sue Ryder, we believe that no one should face death or grief alone. Every day, our teams provide expert care, compassion and support to people living with terminal illness and bereavement. As a Recruitment Coordinator, you'll play a vital role behind the scenes, helping us attract and onboard the talented people and volunteers who make that care possible.

About us

Sue Ryder is one of the UK's leading healthcare charities, supporting people through the most difficult times of their lives. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and our Resourcing Team is dedicated to delivering an exceptional recruitment experience that reflects our values of being
Supportive, Connected and Impactful.

About the role

We're looking for an organised and proactive Recruitment Coordinator to join our Resourcing Team. This role is central to ensuring a smooth and positive journey for new starters from offer through to their first day.

You'll coordinate all aspects of the onboarding process, ensuring compliance requirements are completed accurately and efficiently, while maintaining excellent communication with candidates and hiring managers throughout. You'll also support the recruitment of volunteers through our applicant tracking system, helping to ensure an engaging and professional experience for those wanting to support Sue Ryder's mission.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys administration, thrives on organisation, and takes pride in delivering excellent customer service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the end-to-end onboarding process for new employees
• Processing and checking compliance documentation
• Issuing employment contracts and managing pre-employment checks
• Requesting and obtaining references
• Liaising regularly with new starters and hiring managers to provide updates
• Managing DBS, occupational health and professional registration checks
• Maintaining accurate onboarding records and reports
• Supporting volunteer recruitment processes and arranging volunteer taster sessions
• Providing administrative support to the wider Resourcing Team during busy periods

About you

You'll be highly organised, detail-oriented and passionate about delivering an outstanding candidate experience. You'll enjoy building relationships, managing multiple priorities and working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.

Minimum essential criteria

• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Confidence working with systems, databases and Microsoft Office applications

Desirable criteria
• Previous experience working within recruitment, onboarding, HR or people administration
• Experience managing compliance or pre-employment checking processes
• Experience working within a fast-paced administrative environment
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems or recruitment platforms

Why join Sue Ryder?
We invest in our people and offer a rewarding benefits package, including:
• Company pension scheme
• 27 days annual leave, rising to 33 days with service, plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Death in Service benefit
• 10% staff discount on new goods purchased through the Sue Ryder online shop
• Structured induction programme
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive working culture where your contribution truly matters

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Sue Ryder is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We use inclusive recruitment practices and provide accessibility support throughout the application and interview process. If you need assistance, contact recruitment@sueryder.org. Join us in building teams that help Sue Ryder provide care and support when it matters most.