Recruitment Officer

Recruitment Officer

A Children and Families Trust, commissioned by a local authority to deliver services for children, young people and families, is seeking a Recruitment Officer to join its growing People team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced recruitment professional to play a key role in attracting and hiring talented individuals who are committed to improving outcomes for children and families.

You will support the full recruitment lifecycle, from advertising vacancies and coordinating interviews to managing onboarding and pre-employment checks. Working closely with hiring managers and internal teams, you will ensure an efficient, compliant and positive candidate experience while promoting inclusive recruitment practices.

The ideal candidate will have:

* Experience managing end-to-end recruitment in a fast-paced environment

* Strong administrative, organisational and communication skills

* Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment tools

* Knowledge of recruitment best practice, employment legislation and equality, diversity and inclusion principles

* A professional, customer-focused approach with excellent attention to detail

Experience within HR, recruitment, public sector organisations or children's services environments would be advantageous.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An equal opportunities employer, it welcomes applications from all backgrounds and communities.