Job Description
Recruitment Coordinator (Part-Time, temporary)
Edinburgh | Hybrid28 hours per week | 20-week contract£26,388 – £30,308 (pro rata)
Overview
An established organisation within the education/public sector is looking for an experienced Recruitment Coordinator to join their HR team on a part-time, 20-week temporary contract. This role supports the delivery of a professional, efficient, and legally compliant recruitment service, ensuring a positive experience for both candidates and hiring managers.
This position offers hybrid working and is based in Edinburgh.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide an efficient and accurate recruitment administration service, supporting end-to-end recruitment processes.
* Liaise with hiring managers to understand requirements and advise on sourcing strategies, advertising channels, and assessment tools.
* Draft job adverts, set up vacancies on the ATS, advertise across internal and external boards, and manage applicant responses.
* Coordinate interview scheduling, right-to-work checks, preparation of offers, and support sponsorship/visa processes where required.
* Maintain regular communication with candidates, hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and other stakeholders.
* Collate monthly recruitment metrics and contribute to continuous process improvement.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships both internally and externally.
* Handle multiple vacancies simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Person Specification
Essential
* Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
* Confident communicator (written and verbal) with strong customer service skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
* Knowledge of recruitment best practice and UK employment legislation, including EDI.
* Experience using online applicant tracking systems.
* Understanding of right-to-work processes in the UK.
* Ability to analyse data and recruitment trends.
Desirable
* CIPD qualified or working towards it.
* Experience recruiting migrant workers and preparing sponsorship documentation.
* Exposure to recruitment within education, public sector, healthcare, or corporate environments.
* Experience in wider HR generalist duties.
* Knowledge of fair and inclusive recruitment processes.
If you have the necessary experience and are able to start within a 1 week notice. Please apply now or contact Robbie Telfer @ Reed Edinburgh office.