Talent & Recruitment Co‑Ordinator
Join KBS Maritime on a dynamic journey where you’ll support recruiting and talent delivery across one of the Royal Navy’s key bases.
Base pay range
Job Title: Talent & Recruitment Co‑Ordinator
Location: HM Naval Base, Portsmouth (HMNBP)
Service Area: Human Resources
Hours of Work: 37 per week
What You’ll be Doing
Reporting to the Talent & Recruitment Manager, you’ll coordinate new vacancy approval, draft job adverts, advertise roles, search and screen CVs, conduct first‑stage telephone interviews, arrange in‑person interviews and oversee onboarding processes for new starters. You will also deliver an exceptional candidate experience, proactively source talent for hard‑to‑fill roles, engage external agencies, perform Boolean searches, and contribute to wider strategic talent initiatives such as data metrics, entry‑to‑employment programmes and referral guidance.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate the recruitment lifecycle from vacancy approval to onboarding.
* Draft, publish and manage job adverts across multiple platforms.
* Screen CVs, conduct initial telephone interviews and schedule subsequent interviews.
* Maintain recruitment data and deliver metrics to support strategic plans.
* Support the Talent & Recruitment Manager in continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
* Background in talent acquisition, resource planning or full‑lifecycle recruitment, ideally across in‑house and agency environments.
* Strong organisational and multitasking skills with keen attention to detail.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships with hiring managers and candidates.
* Proactive mindset with a passion for delivering outstanding candidate experiences.
* Self‑starter who can anticipate emerging talent needs and contribute to improvement initiatives.
Benefits
* A competitive salary
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Access to internal benefits and discounts for all colleagues
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme
* Additional holiday purchase scheme
* Group income protection
* Flexible parental benefits (if applicable)
* Access to the internal employee assistance network
* Continued professional career development
* Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme)
* Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services
* 50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard
Application Process
Applications are accepted until the advertising closing date of Friday 14th November 2025. Interviews will be scheduled to commence the week commencing 24th November 2025. For all queries, please contact the Recruitment Team in the first instance.
About Us
KBS Maritime is a joint venture between BAE Systems and KBR, dedicated to providing asset, infrastructure and energy solutions, and alongside services at HMS Naval Base, Portsmouth. With almost two‑thirds of the Royal Navy’s surface ships stationed at HMNBP, you will work at the forefront of innovation, contributing to the safety, security and sustainability of the UK’s national defence.
Seniority Level
* Entry level
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Human Resources
Industries
* Staffing and Recruiting
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