We’re looking for an experienced, organised and people-focused Recruitment & Onboarding Co-ordination Lead to join our growing team at Sizewell C. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where no two days are the same. You will lead the onboarding function, ensuring the smooth, compliant and timely mobilisation of new starters into the business. You’ll manage a team of Recruitment & Onboarding Co-ordinators, hold accountability for service delivery, and act as a central point of escalation for complex cases. Operating in a highly regulated environment with multiple stakeholders, this role requires someone who thrives under pressure, enjoys problem-solving, and can balance pace with precision. You will play a critical part in shaping the candidate experience and supporting the wider workforce strategy for one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects.
About Sizewell C: Sizewell C is a new nuclear power station being built on the Suffolk coast. Following Final Investment Decision, construction is now fully greenlit, marking a major milestone in delivering the UK’s long-term energy security and net‑zero ambitions. As the biggest investment in clean, homegrown energy in decades, Sizewell C will supply low‑carbon electricity to around 6 million homes for at least 60 years. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a once-in-a-generation project with real national impact.
What you’ll be doing
* Leading and delivering onboarding at scale - owning and continuously improving the onboarding service, ensuring it is compliant, efficient and responsive to business needs
* Managing complex, high‑volume onboarding pipelines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
* Acting as an escalation point for complex or high‑risk cases
* Driving improvements to time‑to‑onboard, quality and candidate experience
Team leadership
* Leading, coaching and motivating a team of Recruitment & Onboarding Co‑ordinators
* Setting clear standards, priorities and expectations
* Managing workloads, performance, and development through regular 1:1s
* Building resilience, confidence and a culture of accountability
Operational excellence
* Managing end‑to‑end onboarding administration including contracts, Right to Work, vetting, screening and system workflows
* Ensuring all processes comply with UK legislation, data protection and audit standards
* Producing clear, accurate MI and reporting for stakeholders
* Managing invoices, budgets and service metrics
Stakeholder management
* Acting as a credible and approachable expert for hiring managers, HR colleagues, suppliers and candidates
* Balancing competing priorities across multiple stakeholder groups
* Gathering feedback and using insight to improve service delivery
* Building strong supplier relationships and driving performance
Candidate experience
* Being a central point of contact for candidates throughout the onboarding journey
* Providing clear communication, reassurance and proactive support
* Ensuring every new starter receives a professional, positive and well-managed experience
Essential
* Strong experience in administration or co-ordination within a fast-paced, customer-facing environment
* Solid understanding of Right to Work, pre-employment screening, GDPR and audit requirements
* Experience working in a highly regulated or compliance-driven environment
* Confident using HR systems, ATS or onboarding platforms, including reporting and workflow management
* Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team in high-pressure conditions
* Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* High levels of accuracy, attention to detail and personal accountability
* Strong IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel and the ability to learn new systems quickly)
Desirable
* Previous experience in recruitment, resourcing or HR administration
* Experience managing full end-to-end recruitment or onboarding processes
* Background in large, complex or multi-stakeholder organisations
* Experience using applicant tracking systems or direct sourcing tools
Why join us?
This is a chance to play a meaningful role in one of the UK’s most important infrastructure programmes. You’ll work in a dynamic environment, with real responsibility, high levels of exposure, and the opportunity to shape how onboarding operates at scale. If you’re energised by pace, motivated by complexity, and want to build something that genuinely matters, we’d love to hear from you.
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