Job Description
Due to our ongoing growth and business demands, we are recruiting a Recruitment Coordinator. Reporting to the HR Business Partner, the Recruitment Coordinator is responsible for supporting end-to-end recruitment administration and onboarding processes, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for candidates and hiring managers. The role plays a key part in attracting, screening, and onboarding talent by coordinating recruitment activities and managing all associated administrative tasks in line with company and regulatory requirements.
Key Activities:
* Support recruitment campaigns by liaising with hiring managers and the recruitment team
* Review and sift CVs against job requirements to shortlist suitable candidates
* Conduct initial candidate screening (e.g., phone or virtual pre-screen interviews)
* Coordinate and schedule interviews, including panel availability and logistics
* Prepare interview packs and ensure hiring managers are briefed
* Communicate with candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing updates and feedback
* Manage job requisitions and maintain applicant tracking systems
* Administer offer processes, including drafting offer letters and contracts
* Coordinate pre-employment checks (e.g., right to work, references, security clearance if required)
* Handle full onboarding administration for new starters
* Prepare and issue new starter documentation and ensure completion prior to start date
* Liaise with HR, IT, payroll, and line managers to ensure smooth onboarding
* Maintain accurate employee and candidate records in line with GDPR and company policies
Key Outputs:
* Shortlisted candidate pipelines aligned with role requirements
* Efficiently scheduled and coordinated interview processes
* Timely and accurate offer letters and onboarding documentation
* Completed pre-employment checks and compliance records
* Fully onboarded new starters ready for day one
* Up-to-date recruitment and onboarding trackers
* Positive candidate experience and communication standards
* Accurate and compliant HR and recruitment records
Training and Development Expectations:
* Training on internal recruitment and HR systems (e.g., applicant tracking systems)
* Understanding of hiring processes within regulated industries (e.g., nuclear sector compliance)
* Development of interviewing and candidate assessment skills
* Training in employment law basics and GDPR compliance
* Exposure to workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies
* Continuous development in HR coordination, recruitment best practices, and stakeholder engagement
Person Specification:
* Experience in recruitment coordination, HR administration, or resourcing support
* Proven ability to sift CVs and support candidate screening
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously
* Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
* Ability to coordinate interviews and manage stakeholder schedules
* High attention to detail, especially with documentation and compliance
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Experience handling confidential information professionally
Desirable:
* Experience working within engineering, technical, or regulated industries
* Knowledge of onboarding processes and pre-employment checks
* Understanding of employment legislation and recruitment best practices
Personal Attributes:
* Proactive and highly organised
* Strong interpersonal skills with a candidate-focused approach
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Professional, discreet, and reliable
* Team-oriented with a flexible approach to workload
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays
* 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
* Individual and family private health care
* Dental insurance for employees
* Cashplan – Level 2 cover
* Life assurance (4x salary)
* Employee assistance programme (EAP)
* Income Protection
* Professional Body Membership
* Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
* Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
* Babbel – learn a new language
* ·Generous family leave