Job Description
5-6 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• Liverpool City Council is seeking a highly motivated Recruitment Officer to join the Recruitment Team on a temporary basis to cover a secondment.
• The role involves managing a personal caseload of end-to-end recruitment activity in a fast-paced environment, providing expert advice to hiring managers and candidates, and ensuring all pre-employment checks are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Previous experience using Tribepad is essential to enable the successful candidate to make an immediate impact.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Manage a varied caseload of recruitment activity across the Council, delivering a full end-to-end recruitment service.
• Provide professional advice and guidance to managers on job adverts, selection methods, recruitment documentation and best practice.
• Create and manage job adverts using Tribepad and other appropriate recruitment channels, including social media and external platforms.
• Carry out all pre-employment checks, including right to work, references, DBS checks and medical clearances.
• Issue contracts of employment and respond to queries relating to terms and conditions.
• Liaise with candidates, managers and internal stakeholders, providing a high-quality customer-focused service.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records in line with Council policies, employment legislation and GDPR.
• Support high-volume recruitment activity while meeting tight deadlines and priorities.
• Represent the Council at job fairs and recruitment events, acting as a professional brand ambassador.
• Work collaboratively within a busy recruitment team, offering support during peak periods.
Skills/Experience:
• Proven experience in internal recruitment within a fast-paced environment.
• Essential experience using Tribepad (applicant tracking system).
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end recruitment processes, including vetting and barring.
• Experience conducting DBS checks, right-to-work checks and reference verification.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage high-volume workloads and prioritise effectively.
• Strong customer service focus with experience supporting managers and candidates.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and HR/Recruitment systems.
• Understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Ability to work flexibly within a hybrid working model.
Additional Information:
• The role operates on a hybrid basis, with 2 flexible days per week in the office, increasing to 5 days per week during training and induction (non-negotiable).
• Location: Cunard Building, Liverpool (Hybrid working)
• Hours: 35 hours per week.
Requirements
• Proven experience in internal recruitment within a fast-paced environment. • Essential experience using Tribepad (applicant tracking system). • Strong knowledge of end-to-end recruitment processes, including vetting and barring. • Experience conducting DBS checks, right-to-work checks and reference verification. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. • Ability to manage high-volume workloads and prioritise effectively. • Strong customer service focus with experience supporting managers and candidates. • Confident using Microsoft Office and HR/Recruitment systems. • Understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice. • Ability to work flexibly within a hybrid working model.