Recruitment Officer
Tunbridge Wells
£28,
6 month FTC
About the Role
Our client is seeking a proactive and organised Recruitment Officer to join their HR department. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in recruitment and HR, supporting the full hiring lifecycle from attraction through to onboarding.
Key Responsibilities
1. Act as the primary point of contact for recruitment requests, providing guidance and support to hiring managers
2. Draft and publish engaging job advertisements in collaboration with the PR and Communications team across platforms
3. Proactively source candidates using job boards, networking tools, and direct outreach
4. Conduct initial telephone screenings to assess candidate suitability and align with role requirements
5. Coordinate and support interviews across multiple departments, including scheduling, candidate communication, and CV redaction for shortlisting
6. Manage busy and often conflicting priorities, including diary coordination, arranging assessments, and welcoming candidates onsite
7. Carrying out right-to-work checks, obtaining references, and ensuring compliance with internal policies
8. Coordinate induction schedules, including booking IT and HR onboarding sessions for new starters
9. Arrange review meetings for new hires
10. Maintain accurate recruitment records and provide regular updates and reports to the HR team
11. Manage the recruitment inbox and ensure internal tracking systems and job registers are kept up to date
12. Assist with KPI tracking and reporting using Excel
About You
Our client is looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.
Essential:
13. Strong administrative skills with experience managing diaries and coordinating activities
14. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
15. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
16. High level of attention to detail and accuracy
17. Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel
Desirable:
18. Previous experience within recruitment, HR, or a similar administrative role
19. Experience liaising with stakeholders and managing expectations
20. Familiarity with recruitment systems or processes
Key Attributes
21. Proactive, adaptable, and solution-focused
22. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
23. Able to handle confidential information with discretion
24. Resilient and able to work under pressure
25. A team player with a positive and professional approach
Additional Information
Our client is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace and encourages applications from all backgrounds. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to GDPR requirements, maintain data accuracy, and contribute positively to team and organisational objectives.