Recruitment Co-ordinator

Skills & Experience

We are seeking dynamic and motivated recruiter who brings a blend of recruitment knowledge and experience, organisation, and strong people skills. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Recruitment & Resourcing Expertise

• Experience managing high-volume recruitment or resourcing, ideally within construction, social housing, or trades environments
• Understanding of subcontractor engagement
• Confidence in sourcing candidates through multiple channels
• Ability to effectively screen/Gauge leads with structured telephone. online or face to face meetings 
• Knowledge of recruitment compliance requirements, including right to work checks and basic vetting processes

Organisation & Coordination

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise urgent site requirements and shifting deadlines
• Experience coordinating multiple vacancies or projects simultaneously
• Strong administrative capability, with accurate record keeping and document control
• Ability to track and manage onboarding processes from offer through to start date

Communication & Relationship Building

• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to build rapport quickly with subcontractors, site managers, and Senir management. 
• Confidence in handling difficult conversations, such as negotiating rates or managing expectations
• Strong customer service mindset when dealing with candidates and internal teams

Attention to Detail & Compliance

• High level of accuracy when handling sensitive information and documentation
• Understanding of compliance in a construction environment (e.g., certifications, qualifications, right-to-work)
• Ability to follow structured processes while also identifying and resolving gaps

Systems & Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel for tracking and reporting)
• Experience using CRM tools, or databases (such as Microsoft Dynamics)
• Comfortable learning new systems and adapting to internal processes

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently
• Resilient and able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving mindset with a “can-do” attitude
• Team-oriented, with a willingness to support wider business needs

This role is office-based, no remote working available. We are based in Houghton Hall Park (LU5 5YG), hour of work Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.