The Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated, well-organised, and enthusiastic HR/Recruitment Administrator to join our central Human Resources team, travel across sites will be required. These positions play a key role in supporting the operational recruitment processes throughout the group. As vital members of the team, you will help manage the recruitment cycle, ensuring compliance with safer recruitment practices, GDPR, and group policies.
Who you are:
You are a proactive and enthusiastic individual with a genuine passion for recruitment and a desire to develop your career within HR. You thrive in fast-paced environments, demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and a strong ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you build positive relationships with colleagues, candidates, and external partners. You are highly organised, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining high standards of compliance, confidentiality, and professionalism. Your interest in the further education sector is matched by your dedication to delivering a recruitment service that supports the organisation’s values and goals.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate and manage all recruitment administration for both temporary and permanent staff, including arranging interviews and supporting selection processes.
* Conduct employment checks such as DBS verification, reference collection, and qualification checks, ensuring compliance with safer recruitment standards.
* Maintain and update the HR Information System (currently iTrent), including data on recruitment, sickness, training, and staff records.
* Provide general administrative support to the HR team and Group Director, including document preparation, room bookings, and handling correspondence.
* Manage onboarding processes for new staff, including inductions, issuing contracts, setting up personnel files, and arranging access passes.
* Respond to general HR enquiries, offering basic advice on policies and procedures and ensuring accurate and timely communication with staff and external contacts.
What We Offer:
* Pension: New City College provides a career average pension scheme for all staff.
* Accessibility: All college sites are easily accessible for wheelchair users and via public transport (bus, DLR, or tube).
* On-Site Facilities: Free access to on-site gym facilities at some campuses and on-site cafes serving subsidised food and drinks.
* Staff Development: Five CPD (Continuing Professional Development) days per year, with access to industry-standard facilities and a collaborative working environment. Leading to opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a supportive setting.
* Financial Perks: Interest-free loans for annual travel season tickets. Health cash plan (reimbursement for dental, optical, and therapy treatments) and a completely confidential Employee assistance program.
* Discounts: Save money on day-to-day expenses, shopping, dining out, DIY, and travel.
About New City College:
New City College is proud to be an Ofsted Outstanding college, the largest in England to receive this top rating. With campuses across east London, south-west Essex, and two language schools, we are a sector leader in further education.
Joining NCC means becoming part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team committed to delivering high-quality education and skills that benefit our students and communities. We offer industry-standard facilities, expert staff, and strong partnerships with leading organisations. Our focus on future-ready skills and technology ensures students are well-prepared for higher education or employment, and employers trust us for staff training and development.
Following the merger of seven colleges, NCC has become one of the UK’s most influential FE providers, offering sixth form education, adult learning, apprenticeships, ESOL, EFL and SEND. With a turnover of £130 million, 20,000 students and 1,800 staff, we are a major force in the sector.
We are proud of our inclusive, diverse community and have a zero-tolerance approach to racism and discrimination. As we look ahead, we remain committed to investing in our people and resources to provide an excellent, supportive learning environment that meets the needs of both students and employers.
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and actively welcome applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. This does not prevent any other candidate with or without a protective characteristic from applying for our jobs.
As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, along with a check of the Children’s Barred List if engaged in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. Failure to make a full disclosure or to provide sight of your DBS certificate may result in the withdrawal of your offer of employment. The College's DBS policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available upon request.