Overview
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What You’ll Do
You’ll be the first point of contact for candidates applying to work with the council, giving you valuable experience in customer service and candidate engagement. In this fast-paced and varied role, you’ll be the friendly face and organised brain behind our recruitment processes. From writing job adverts and supporting managers, to answering candidate queries and making sure all the paperwork runs smoothly, you’ll make sure every step of the journey is professional, seamless, and positive.
* Be the first point of contact for candidates applying to work with the council, gaining experience in customer service and candidate engagement.
* Manage pre-employment checks to sharpen attention to detail and understanding of compliance.
* Support recruiting managers to build knowledge of the full recruitment lifecycle.
* Act as the connector between candidates, managers, schools, agencies and partners to ensure the right people land in the right roles and make a positive first impression.
What You’ll Need
* Experience in a customer-facing recruitment environment, with a focus on delivering excellent service
* A natural communicator – confident with candidates, managers, and agencies alike
* Good understanding of recruitment processes and business administration in a large organisation
* Strong organisational skills and detail driven; able to juggle deadlines
* A real passion for customer centricity and creating a great experience for everyone
* Comfortable with e-systems, MS Office, and social media platforms
Why you’ll love it here
Joining Southampton City Council means more than just a job – it’s about being part of something bigger. As a Recruitment Assistant, you’ll help us bring on board the talent that keeps our city thriving.
What We Can Offer You
Salary: The salary band for this role is £28,792 - £31,022. The starting salary is £28,792 with annual progression through the salary bands.
* Excellent benefits
* Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
* Generous holiday (25–31 days, based on role and service)
* Flexible working options (role-dependent)
* Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
* Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
* Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to staff networks
* Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
* Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
* Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
* Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
* Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer
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Please note: We are not able to offer Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship on this role, at this time.
Contact Details
For informal discussion and further information regarding the role please contact the Recruitment team on 023 8083 4033 or via email if provided.
Details
* Seniority level
o Entry level
* Employment type
o Full-time
* Job function
o Human Resources
* Industries
o Government Administration
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