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Job Title: Recruitment Administrator

Salary: £13,722.50 per annum (inclusive of Outer London Weighting) Band C, Level 3

Location:  Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (with hybrid working 2-4 times a month)

Contract Type: Fixed Term up to 12 months

Working Hours: 17.5 hours per week (ideally working across 4 days a week)

About the Team and the role

Join our inclusive People team as a Recruitment Administrator! Collaborate closely, support diverse recruitment campaigns, and enhance our efficient onboarding process. We value open communication and flexibility, fostering a welcoming environment for all. If you’re passionate about improving recruitment practices and promoting diversity, we want you on our team!

As the Recruitment Administrator, you will (Key Responsibilities):

Ensure candidate eligibility checks and employee records meet legal and policy standards, including DBS checks and renewals.

Proactively request, follow up, and review references to ensure accuracy, escalating concerns as needed.

Manage new starter details, coordinate induction processes, and collaborate with stakeholders to facilitate training and access to benefits.

Act as the first point of contact for recruitment inquiries, maintaining knowledge of policies and escalating complex issues.

Contribute to recruitment planning, manage calendars and statistics, and continuously suggest improvements for efficiency in processes.

Who we’re looking for:

Customer Focus & Communication: Committed to delivering excellent customer service with strong communication skills, demonstrating empathy and understanding.

Tech Savvy & Record Management: Skilled in using IT tools (such as Word and Excel) and experienced in managing electronic records and HR systems.

Detail-Oriented & Organised: High attention to detail with effective planning skills to manage tasks and prioritize efficiently.

HR & Recruitment Experience: Background in HR or recruitment, including onboarding practices, with a solid understanding of GDPR and confidentiality requirements.

Adaptable & Collaborative: Flexible in adjusting to changing priorities, always ready to contribute, and a supportive team member.

Benefits

We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.

Flexible working hours

28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas

Onsite accommodation for all staff members staying over at Gilwell Park 

Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary

Free car parking at Gilwell Park

Family Friendly employer with generous family leave

Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub

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