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Must have previous internal recruitment experience in a fast‑paced environment, multi‑tasking between being a Recruiter and carrying out pre‑employment checks. Must have used Tribepad previously. The 2 hybrid days need to be flexible to fit in around the team coverage in the office and business requirements and these are non‑negotiable. This role is to cover a secondment.
Recruitment officers are responsible for a personal caseload of recruitment activity, managing the end‑to‑end recruitment process, including providing advice and guidance on writing engaging adverts, selection methods and tools, the preparation of recruitment documentation, carrying out pre‑appointment checks, processing DBS checks, answering questions about terms and conditions of employment, issuing contracts and any other queries that will come your way from managers or candidates.
Recruitment officers manage a wide and varied recruitment caseload, with the opportunity to work with services and hiring managers from across the Council. This will mean that at times you will be dealing with high volumes of recruitment and time management will be key to prioritising your day to day to meet tight deadlines, whilst using your best juggling skills to support your team members during busy periods.
About The Role
* The Recruitment officer role will provide recruitment advice, guidance and support to applicants and managers in accordance with Council policies, procedures, employment legislation, and HR best practice.
* The Recruitment officer will ensure vacancies are advertised through appropriate channels such as social media, partner agencies, external professional websites, and via our ATS.
* With training, the Recruitment officer will competently operate and be able to advise on the use of internal recruitment and applicant tracking systems, HR/Payroll systems, and other suppliers.
* Facilitate, review and verify eligibility to work documentation, references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) applications, and medical screening documentation in a timely and efficient manner for new employees/workers.
* Represent the Council at job fairs and employment events, promoting opportunities to a diverse range of candidates.
* Work as part of a busy team, taking a flexible and agile approach to day‑to‑day tasks and approaching each vacancy with a fresh perspective.
* Act as a brand ambassador for the council, attending events alongside colleagues to engage with our communities, schools and universities.
About You
* You will have an HR/Recruitment qualification or relevant experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, either in house or as a recruitment agency.
* Demonstrable experience of providing first‑class quality customer service in a busy, fast‑paced environment.
* A sound understanding of end‑to‑end recruitment processes, including vetting and barring.
* Experience using applicant tracking or e‑recruitment systems.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to work with managers at all levels.
* Strong ICT skills, confident with Microsoft Office tools, and working knowledge of using AI.
* You will be a brand ambassador for the Council in all you do.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Staffing and Recruiting
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