Job summary
Resourcing Assistant (Recruitment)
£22, 816 - £24, 336 per annum pro rata
hours per week, with occasional weekends and evenings to support with recruitment events
Permanent
Closing Date: 23rd May 2024
Interview Date: 3rd June 2024
This role needs an enthusiastic individual who is highly organised and able to work at a fast pace on a number of priorities at the same time, to provide administrative support to recruiting managers, candidates and the resourcing is a great opportunity for someone who wants to get exposure to inhouse recruitment in a busy environment
Administrative experience is needed, and we would love it if you have experience of using social media to attract talent, however if you don't feel you meet all the essential criteria for the role get in contact with me for an informal conversation or to ask any questions
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
Careers at George Eliot - 'Where you make a difference'
Main duties of the job
Our resourcing team is responsible for facilitating the end-to-end recruitment process of every new starter joining the Trust. Our Resourcing Assistants should have friendly and helpful customer service skills, as you will be answering calls and email queries daily. You need to be able to manage your time effectively and support the recruitment journey from the moment a vacancy arises to when the successful candidate starts in post.
This is a demanding but rewarding role where although some tasks are routine, others will require you to use your problem solving skills. You should be able to prioritise your tasks and have good attention to detail because of the nature of the information you will be dealing with. You will need to have demonstrable experience of using MS Office applications such as Excel, Word and Powerpoint. You will also use our social media platforms on a regular basis to attract and engage candidates to our roles and as resourcing is fast paced, you definitely need a positive, solution focused attitude!
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to' excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
E ffective Open Communication
e x cellence and safety in everything we do
C hallenge but support
E xpect respect and dignity
L ocal health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working where possible, access to inhouse training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This list is not exhaustive, but includes some of the main responsibilities of the role:
1. Communicate with internal and external stakeholders
2. Prepare and issue conditional offer letters and contracts
3. Initiate and carry out all pre-employment checks in compliance with NHS Employers and Home Office standards, with a good understanding of ID and Right To Work Checks
4. Carry out any additional checks which have been locally agreed to expedite recruitment risk assessments
5. Assist in the administration and coordination of Medical recruitment panel
6. Support the pre-employment checks for rotational doctors
7. Update and use the TRAC system to advertise vacancies and progress candidates through the recruitment journey (Automated Tracking System)
8. Update and use ESR (Electronic Staff Records)
9. Advertise vacancies across a variety of platforms including Social Media
10. To act as a first point of contact for all Resourcing queries via the helpdesk and resourcing email inbox
11. Actively follow up and keep recruiting managers and applicants informed of progress of the time to hire process
12. Ensure new starter documentation is checked for accuracy, and work with candidates to resolve any queries
13. Represent the Trust at internal and external careers and recruitment events which may take place outside of normal working hours
14. Provide administration support to adhoc projects or processes
15. Have a good understanding of Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Service, Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions, Trust policy and procedures;
16. To contribute to the on-going review and improvement of Resourcing processes to enhance the candidate experience
Further information can be found on the job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential
17. NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent qualification or experience.
18. GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grades A-C)
Desirable
19. Certificate in Personnel Practice
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
20. Experience and knowledge of Pre-employment and Right to Work checks including different types of ID
21. Experience of using social media to advertise or post content
22. Experience of using Microsoft Office packages such as Word, Excel and Powerpoint
23. Previous administration experience
Desirable
24. Previous experience of creating and developing effective systems and processes
25. Previous use of computer and web based recruitment systems such as Trac, NHS Jobs
26. Previous use of ESR Functionality
27. Previous administration experience within Resourcing including Medical Recruitment
28. Experience of providing transactional recruitment services
Skills and Abilities
Essential
29. Attention to detail and accuracy when completing data entry onto Trust systems.
30. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
31. Ability to analyse data and present summary information in a clear and concise format.
32. Excellent Keyboard skills as the role requires continuous use.
Other
Essential
33. Able to work on site in an office environment and occasional remote working