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Recruitment Officer
Recruiter / HR / Admin
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Remote / WFH
The Action Group
Job Description
Recruitment Officer
Salary: Points 28-30 £27,554.97 - £28,795.45 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 39 hours per week
Location: Remote/home working with the requirement to attend meetings, Recruitment events and work at The Action Group’s Prentice Centre Office in Edinburgh, when required. Travel to this location from home is not covered.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will be a skilled administrator who provides vital support to an organisation committed to ‘no barriers – for all of life’. This role is all about ensuring a positive experience for our candidates and employees while maintaining high standards of HR practice.
The successful candidate also requires excellent written and spoken communication skills. They should be organised and flexible as the needs within the HR team can change rapidly. Previous experience in an administrative role is essential but this does not have to have been within an HR context.
How to apply
To apply, please read the job description and submit your CV and cover letter.
About The Role
We are looking for someone to join our dynamic Human Resources team in the role of Recruitment Officer. In this role, you will provide a comprehensive and professional recruitment support service to candidates joining The Action Group and to the managers in the organisation who are hiring.
We are a tight knit team of enthusiastic HR practitioners who are committed to the work we do. We are looking for a colleague who is resourceful, takes initiative and has excellent administrative skills including careful attention to detail. We also need someone with strong organisational skills and a passion for customer care.
The Action Group is an Investors in People Platinum Award winning organisation, and we demonstrate our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion by being a Disability Confident Leader and a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion. The Action Group is accredited as a Living Wage Employer
Main Purpose
The main purpose of the role is to provide a comprehensive and professional recruitment support service to candidates joining The Action Group and to the managers in the organisation who are hiring. The post holder will work closely with the Recruitment Administrator to ensure a timely, efficient recruitment function and be confident to cover for them as required.
1. Recruitment Duties
To provide effective support for the administration of all recruitment and pre-employment clearances for employees and volunteers across The Action Group, including:
a) Writing initial drafts for job vacancy adverts
b) Working with the Communications Team to ensure the timely posting of adverts both internally and externally
c) Writing shortlisting sheets, interview paperwork and written tests for new roles/vacancies. Collaborating with hiring managers to ensure these are up to date and fit for purpose
d) Collating, updating and distributing recruitment updates for managers
e) Liaising with managers to ensure recruitment processes meet their needs
f) Keeping recruitment records on the Cascade database accurate and up to date
g) Conducting right to work checks as required
h) Requesting and chasing references
i) Co-ordinating and following up on Health Screening and Disclosure and PVG checks
j) Ensuring all recruitment trackers are kept accurate and up to date
k) Participating in the planning and delivery of recruitment events, providing HR support to the Communications Team in creating recruitment materials and application packs
Salary: Points 28-30 £27,554.97 - £28,795.45 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 39 hours per week
Location: Remote/home working with the requirement to attend meetings, Recruitment events and work at The Action Group’s Prentice Centre Office in Edinburgh, when required. Travel to this location from home is not covered.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will be a skilled administrator who provides vital support to an organisation committed to ‘no barriers – for all of life’. This role is all about ensuring a positive experience for our candidates and employees while maintaining high standards of HR practice.
The successful candidate also requires excellent written and spoken communication skills. They should be organised and flexible as the needs within the HR team can change rapidly. Previous experience in an administrative role is essential but this does not have to have been within an HR context.
How to apply
To apply, please read the job description and submit your CV and cover letter.
About The Role
We are looking for someone to join our dynamic Human Resources team in the role of Recruitment Officer. In this role, you will provide a comprehensive and professional recruitment support service to candidates joining The Action Group and to the managers in the organisation who are hiring.
We are a tight knit team of enthusiastic HR practitioners who are committed to the work we do. We are looking for a colleague who is resourceful, takes initiative and has excellent administrative skills including careful attention to detail. We also need someone with strong organisational skills and a passion for customer care.
The Action Group is an Investors in People Platinum Award winning organisation, and we demonstrate our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion by being a Disability Confident Leader and a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion. The Action Group is accredited as a Living Wage Employer
Main Purpose
The main purpose of the role is to provide a comprehensive and professional recruitment support service to candidates joining The Action Group and to the managers in the organisation who are hiring. The post holder will work closely with the Recruitment Administrator to ensure a timely, efficient recruitment function and be confident to cover for them as required.
1. Recruitment Duties
To provide effective support for the administration of all recruitment and pre-employment clearances for employees and volunteers across The Action Group, including:
a) Writing initial drafts for job vacancy adverts
b) Working with the Communications Team to ensure the timely posting of adverts both internally and externally
c) Writing shortlisting sheets, interview paperwork and written tests for new roles/vacancies. Collaborating with hiring managers to ensure these are up to date and fit for purpose
d) Collating, updating and distributing recruitment updates for managers
e) Liaising with managers to ensure recruitment processes meet their needs
f) Keeping recruitment records on the Cascade database accurate and up to date
g) Conducting right to work checks as required
h) Requesting and chasing references
i) Co-ordinating and following up on Health Screening and Disclosure and PVG checks
j) Ensuring all recruitment trackers are kept accurate and up to date
k) Participating in the planning and delivery of recruitment events, providing HR support to the Communications Team in creating recruitment materials and application packs
