Recruitment & Onboarding Administrator (Temporary Contract, On‑Site in Berkshire)
Full time: 37 hours per week preferred (30 hours may be considered)
Minimum contract duration: 1 month (to cover sickness absence)
Pay: £15 – 20 per hour + Holiday pay
We are seeking an experienced Recruitment & Onboarding Administrator to step into a key support role for a busy Further Education college in Berkshire. You will coordinate recruitment and onboarding processes, covering staff sickness. You will be working closely with the Recruitment Lead and covering essential administrative tasks in the internal recruitment function. All hours must be worked on site in Berkshire
What will you do?
Process DBS applications and clearances
Arrange, schedule, and coordinate interviews
Chase and follow up references
Liaise with candidates, hiring managers, and HR teams to ensure smooth recruitment flows
Ensure all compliance and safeguarding checks are completed
Maintain accurate records, reports, and data in recruitment systems
Who are we looking for?
Previous experience in internal recruitment or recruitment administration
Proven experience handling DBS processes
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work flexibly under pressure
Attention to detail, confidentiality, and strong professional standards
Proactive mindset and willingness to step in during a temporary cover period
Based locally or able to commute to site daily in Berkshire
What’s on offer?
Competitive hourly rate: £15–£20/hr PAYE
Transparent pay (no umbrella fees)
A dynamic working environment with scope to show your recruitment administrative strength
The opportunity to make a real impact during a critical cover period
Next Steps
Once you've applied, one of our friendly Further Education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.
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