We are seeking an organised and detail-orientated Recruitment Administrator to support our People team in the recruitment and hiring process on a fixed‑term basis. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth operation of our recruitment efforts, from posting jobs, to completing pre‑employment checks in line with NHS Checks Standards, and onboarding new starters.
If you are passionate about HR and looking to make an impact in a fast‑paced environment, we would love to hear from you!
Benefits
* 5% on top of basic salary high‑cost allowance supplement (subject to a minimum of £1,066 per annum and a maximum payment £1,845 per annum, pro‑rata where applicable)
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro‑rata where applicable)
* One of the UK's best pension schemes
* Special Leave for family and personal reasons
* NHS Car Lease Scheme
* Eye Care Vouchers
* Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Discounts
Responsibilities
* Be responsible for administrative tasks on the TRAC system, including the processing of candidates pre‑employment checks in line with NHS Checks Standard.
* Be able to resolve queries relating to general recruitment issues.
* Provide honorary contracts, secondment and volunteer agreements as required and in line with the relevant policy/guidelines, supporting managers and external candidates throughout the process.
* Process reference requests.
* Provide ESR support where necessary.
* Ensure telephone calls, correspondence and direct contact with managers and other internal/external agencies are dealt with in an appropriate and professional manner, using judgement and discretion where necessary and to refer complex matters to relevant members of the team.
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision – Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities. Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision. We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages.
We don’t want you to miss out so we’d like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible – Apply now.
You’ve made a great decision to apply to join HCT – we’re looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
You can apply to Access to Work to get money for communication support at a job interview – please use this link for more information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-communication-support-at-a-job-interview-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition-access-to-work. You need to apply before the interview takes place.
Please see full job description and person specification attached to this vacancy which outlines the main responsibilities for this role.
This advert closes on Saturday 22 Nov 2025.
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