Please note, if you have previously have applied for this role within the last six months, you will not be eligible to re-apply.
Are you a passionate, energetic, and adaptable professional ready to make a real impact? We're looking for a Recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering an exceptional candidate experience from start to finish.
This is a pivotal role within our recruitment service for West Midlands Police, where your work will directly contribute to building a diverse, skilled, and future-ready workforce.
As a Recruiter, you'll guide candidates through every stage of the journey, from application to onboarding. While also playing a key part in the broader recruitment process. Whether it's screening applications, coordinating interviews, supporting assessment centres, or engaging with candidates at pre-enrolment events, your role will be varied and rewarding.
You'll collaborate closely with Line Managers across the force to identify and attract top talent for a wide range of roles. From bespoke campaigns for specialist positions to high-volume recruitment for uniformed posts, no two days are ever the same.
Key Responsibilities
* Proactively manage candidates through the pre-offer process and then onto their start date
* Attend & manage a variety of recruitment & onboarding events
* Respond to recruitment queries from candidates, hiring managers & stakeholders received through the portal, webchat and telephone
* Updating all required systems to provide a clear audit of where the candidate is in the process including but not limited to Oracle HR & Recruitment.
* Maintain an overview of your allocated campaign(s) to your Team Leader and colleagues.
* Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the onboarding process
* Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and customers
* Promote our values and reputation
* Deliver high level of quality of service at all times and against agreed service level agreements, governance, performance targets, audit controls, Force policy and statutory legislation.
Essential Criteria
* Proven experience in a position within a fast-paced high-volume environment
* Experience of working in a transactional or customer service delivery environment and effectively dealing with customers'
* Ability to prioritise high and conflicting demands effectively
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Experience of using Microsoft applications
* Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
* Experience of developing strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
* High accuracy levels in work with clear attention to detail
* Confident in working collaboratively in a team as well as independently
* Proactive and creative approach to work
Desirable Criteria
* Experience of using applicant tracking systems, such as Oracle Recruiting Cloud.
* An understanding of pre-employment checks
Interviews & Selection
Interviews will be held in December, and we'll be sharing confirmed dates with shortlisted candidates once the vacancy closes.
Medical/Vetting and Reference Checks
Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to vetting checks including background and finance checks. You will also be subject to a medical assessment which may include a drug and hearing test. We will also require to complete employment/academic checks for the last 5 years.
West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader and committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.
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