Overview
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This role is a fixed-term position within the Recruitment team. The role is to support the end-to-end recruitment process, provide guidance on adverts and selection methods, and manage recruitment documentation and pre-employment checks.
About the role
* The Recruitment officer role will provide recruitment advice, guidance and support to applicants and managers in accordance with Council policies and procedures, employment legislation, and HR best practice.
* Provide advice and guidance to ensure vacancies are advertised through appropriate channels (e.g., social media, partner agencies, external professional websites) and via our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
* With training, competently operate and advise on internal recruitment and applicant tracking systems, HR/Payroll systems and other suppliers.
* Facilitate, review and verify eligibility to work documentation, references, DBS applications, and medical screening documentation for new employees/workers.
* Represent the Council at job fairs and employment events to promote opportunities to a diverse range of candidates.
* Work as part of a busy team with a flexible and agile approach to day-to-day work and prioritisation of vacancies to meet deadlines.
* Act as a Brand ambassador for the Council and engage with communities, schools and universities at events.
About you
* You will have an HR/Recruitment qualification or relevant experience in recruitment or talent acquisition (in-house or agency).
* Demonstrable experience of providing high-quality customer service in a busy, fast-paced environment.
* Understanding of end-to-end recruitment processes including vetting and barring checks.
* Experience using applicant tracking or e-recruitment systems.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with managers at all levels.
* Good ICT skills with Microsoft Office and familiarity with AI tools.
* You will be a brand ambassador for the Council in all you do.
This role is fixed term for the purpose of covering a secondment within the service and will end 11 February 2027.
Our offer to you
* At 31 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
* Agile working with a Flexibility First approach where flexibility is the norm
* Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
* Progression opportunities and training through a wide range of learning
* Health and Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
* Salary sacrifice car lease scheme (Drive Time)
* Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
* Discounted Gym Memberships
* Employee Volunteering Scheme
Next steps
Interview date: w/c Monday 3rd November 2025
Interview type: Competency based face to face interview
We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.
If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Lynda Williams, Recruitment Lead, via email lynda.williams@liverpool.gov.uk
Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. We guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
If you require reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, such as an alternative application format or extra time to complete your application, please contact recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.
Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must have the right to work in the UK or meet Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should review the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.
This is not legal advice. Please seek your own independent advice as applicable.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Human Resources
* Industries: Government Administration
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