** Recruitment Coordinator (Maternity Cover) **
Location: Cambridge, CB4
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover – approx. 9 months)
Hours: Part-Time
Start Date: Early November 2025
Are you a people-person with a knack for staying organised and getting things done? Do you enjoy a relaxed work environment where no two days are quite the same? We're on the lookout for a friendly, proactive, and adaptable Recruitment Coordinator to join our small (but mighty) team while one of our colleagues is off on maternity leave.
> About Us:
We're a medium-sized company working in the childcare sector – so you can expect a warm, lively office full of personality (and occasionally, the odd toy or two rolling across the floor). We're not flashy or formal – we rely on spreadsheets, emails, and good communication rather than complex systems, and we pride ourselves on a supportive and approachable workplace culture.
> About the Role:
As our Recruitment Coordinator, you'll play a key role in helping us find and welcome the right people into our childcare family. This is a hands-on, varied role where you'll be involved in the full recruitment process from start to finish – advertising roles, shortlisting candidates, arranging interviews, and coordinating onboarding.
You'll need to hit the ground running, so we're looking for someone who is quick to learn and comfortable working independently. You won't be micromanaged – instead, we trust our team to take initiative and ask questions when they need to.
> Key Responsibilities:
* Write and post job adverts on various platforms
* Review applications and shortlist candidates
* Schedule and coordinate interviews
* Communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process
* Support onboarding of new staff (including paperwork and welcome packs)
* Keep recruitment spreadsheets up-to-date and organised
* Work closely with managers and team leads to understand hiring needs
* Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with safeguarding guidelines
* Occasionally support the senior team in HR matters
> What We're Looking For:
* A friendly, personable nature – someone who makes people feel at ease
* Highly organised and able to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines
* Confident working independently and using your own initiative
* Open-minded and adaptable to change
* A fast learner who's not afraid to ask questions
* Previous experience in recruitment or admin is a plus, but not essential
* Computer literate and comfortable using Excel, Google docs, email and basic timesheet software
* Experience in childcare is also desirable
> What You'll Get:
* A warm, supportive team environment
* Flexible working hours (where possible)
* Hands-on experience in a key role
* The chance to make a real impact in a values-led company
* A relaxed, informal office with a genuine sense of community
If this sounds like your kind of workplace, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you've worked in recruitment before or are looking to step into something new, if you're organised, friendly, and up for a challenge – you might be just who we need.
Apply now or drop us a line if you'd like to know more
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 9 months
Pay: £18.74 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Childcare
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Cambridge CB4 1TG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person