Overview
Recruitment Assistant role at The City of Liverpool College. Salary: £27,130 - £28,761. Job Type: Permanent. Location: Liverpool. Application Deadline: 3 November 2025. Department: Human Resources.
The Recruitment Assistant will provide administrative and operational support to the Recruitment Manager in delivering effective recruitment across the College. The role will help ensure a smooth, professional, and timely recruitment and onboarding process for candidates and hiring managers.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate and administer recruitment activities across the full recruitment lifecycle, including advertising vacancies, managing applications, scheduling interviews, and preparing correspondence.
* Act as a first point of contact for recruitment queries from candidates, managers, and external partners, ensuring clear and professional communication.
* Maintain accurate recruitment records, systems, and documentation to support compliance with statutory requirements and best practice.
* Assist in the preparation of recruitment materials, such as job packs, adverts, and onboarding documentation.
* Support the promotion of the College’s values of diversity, equity, and inclusion through fair and consistent recruitment practices.
* Provide regular updates and reports to the Recruitment Manager to monitor progress and inform decision-making.
* Contribute to the delivery of an excellent candidate experience, helping the College attract and retain high-quality staff.
* Collaborate with the Recruitment Manager and Heads of School to manage the bank staff pipeline, ensuring effective placement and timely fulfilment of staffing needs.
Professional Practice and Values
* Actively contribute to the College Group’s mission and values, ensuring these principles are effectively implemented in all areas of College life.
* Take proactive responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment by upholding Health & Safety standards and ensuring safe working practices at all times.
* Ensure compliance with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
* Provide support for cross-college activities, especially during key periods such as enrolment and invigilation.
* Perform any other duties relevant to the College’s needs, as appropriate to the role and grade.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential Criteria
* At least one year experience working in a recruitment environment, either agency or inhouse OR previous administrative experience, ideally within HR, recruitment, or a customer service environment.
* Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
* Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
* Professional and approachable, with the ability to build positive relationships at all levels.
* Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and demands.
* A team player with a supportive and collaborative approach.
* Strong administrative and organisational skills, with experience managing schedules, correspondence, and records.
* Confident in using recruitment systems, applicant tracking software, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
* Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable Criteria
* Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.
* Understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
* Fluent speaking in languages including Arabic, Persian, Kurmanji, Sorani, Portuguese, Spanish, Tigrinya, Vietnamese, or French.
Benefits
Why Join The City of Liverpool College?
As a valued member of our College community, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, dedicated wellbeing support, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.
Generous holiday allowance: Up to 30 days annual holiday allowance, plus 1 wellbeing day. You’ll also benefit from 5 to 7 days statutory closure and 2 further days closure at Easter.
Pension Scheme: You'll be part of the Aviva pension scheme, with contributions of up to 10%.
Employee Benefits Platform: access to COLC Employee Benefits Platform with discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme, cinema and leisure discounts, tech and home appliance discounts, with salary sacrifice options.
Health and Wellbeing: Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support, wellbeing portal, and Wisdom App for mood trackers and wellbeing resources.
Medicash Scheme: Access to Medicash health plans and free flu vaccinations.
Life Assurance: Up to three times annual salary in death in service cover.
Travel: Interest-free loans to buy annual travel passes, with savings on commuting.
Flexible Working: Flexible working options depending on business need.
Professional Development: Formal and informal development opportunities to grow skills and career.
College Benefits: Access to sports and fitness facilities, discounted hair and beauty treatments, and staff restaurant discounts.
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