Description Salary £25,989 - £28,142 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time | 37 hours per week | Recruitment Team - Strategic Resourcing and Workforce Planning | Preston, Lancashire 1 X Permanent role 1 x 2 year fixed term contract We are seeking a motivated and capable individual to join our team as a Recruitment Officer. This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a valuable contribution by supporting hiring managers and candidates throughout the recruitment process. A key aspect of this role is enhancing the candidate experience. You will play an active part in shaping and improving how we engage with applicants, helping us to continuously refine the service we deliver. This position is ideally suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Our team operates to tight deadlines and manages multiple priorities at once, making this an exciting and rewarding role for the right candidate. We are looking for someone who is confident, enthusiastic and resourceful. If you enjoy problem-solving and working collaboratively, we’d love to hear from you. What you’ll be doing Building strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates Helping managers recruit for their job vacancies Managing recruitment from start to finish including advert support, interview letters, references, offers of employment, compliance checks Delivering a smooth and engaging candidate experience Ensuring compliance with statutory and contractual obligations Maintaining accurate records and data integrity Contributing to continuous service improvement and team planning What we’re looking for GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English Experience in a customer-focused role Strong ICT skills, especially Microsoft Office Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities A commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding What we offer A supportive team environment Opportunities for professional development A commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing A workplace that values diversity and inclusion Ready to apply? If you’re ready to take the next step in your recruitment career, apply now and help to shape the future of our workforce. This is a hybrid role with the expectation that our team work in the office a minimum of 2 days a week (currently Monday and Thursday). Flexibility is required if there is a business requirement to work in the office on an extra day(s). For further information about this role please contact the following: Sarah Parkinson at sarah.parkinson@lancashire.gov.uk Application review is ongoing therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing this excellent opportunity. Job description and person specification