Recruitment Assistant
Location: North West London (NW9)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract: Temporary / Fixed term (6-12 months)
About Us
Kisharon Langdon is a charity supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people and their families, offering a range of services including nursery and school education, further education, employment opportunities and supported living. Our mission is to empower these individuals to thrive and realise their ambitions and aspirations. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and celebrate diversity.
Recruitment Assistant – Role
The post holder assists the Assistant Director HR with the delivery of the recruitment life cycle, focusing on a comprehensive, end‑to‑end best‑practice recruitment service that provides high‑quality customer service to recruiting managers, applicants, candidates and prospective employees, while supporting due diligence on compliance priorities.
The Recruitment Assistant works collaboratively with Recruitment and HR colleagues and recruiting managers to ensure seamless delivery and consistent handling of recruitment queries, and assists with creation and maintenance of processes, guidance manuals and other documentation relating to recruitment procedures for both temporary and permanent roles.
The post holder supports essential onboarding and compliance checks and assists with the induction of new starters.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the end-to-end candidate journey from application through to onboarding via the internal ATS system.
* Partner with colleagues to deliver a speedy, efficient, responsive, and effective recruitment service in relation to compliance checks.
* Request employment references and proactively secure them through regular contact with the referee and candidate.
* Support candidates’ expectations, ensuring they remain engaged and informed throughout the recruitment process.
* Ensure candidates’ compliance checks progress in a timely manner, providing support at all key stages (pre-screening, shortlisting, arranging interviews, supporting reference and DBS collation).
* Respond to all queries and requests promptly and professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all applicants and colleagues.
* Demonstrate the values of the organisation and influence managers in best‑practice processes.
* Contribute to increasing awareness of equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace at all times.
* Fulfil any other duties and responsibilities reasonably commensurate with this role.
About You – Qualifications and Experience
* CIPD Level 3 or equivalent qualification, or relevant experience (desirable).
* Educated to GCSE level with A/As in English and Maths, or equivalent.
* Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Held a similar recruitment and/or office administration role.
* Up-to-date knowledge of employment documentation and contracts.
* Previous experience of in-house recruitment.
* Previous experience using an ATS.
What We Offer
* 21 days paid holiday per holiday year (increases with length of service); includes bank and public holidays and major Jewish festivals (prorated for part‑time staff).
* Company pension scheme.
* Occupational sick pay after a qualifying period, increasing with length of service.
* Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme with free access to independent advice, support and counselling.
* Development and career progression opportunities.
How to Apply
Please apply online today with your most current CV and a brief cover letter (no more than one page) outlining your interest in joining Kisharon Langdon and your relevant skills and experience for the role.
This post requires a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. All applicants must demonstrate the right to work full time in the UK without restrictions. At this time Kisharon Langdon cannot offer certificate of sponsorship support.
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