Recruitment Officer

Recruitment Officer
Tunbridge Wells
£28,000
6 month FTC

About the Role
Our client is seeking a proactive and organised Recruitment Officer to join their HR department. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in recruitment and HR, supporting the full hiring lifecycle from attraction through to onboarding.

• Act as the primary point of contact for recruitment requests, providing guidance and support to hiring managers
• Draft and publish engaging job advertisements in collaboration with the PR and Communications team across platforms
• Proactively source candidates using job boards, networking tools, and direct outreach
• Conduct initial telephone screenings to assess candidate suitability and align with role requirements
• Coordinate and support interviews across multiple departments, including scheduling, candidate communication, and CV redaction for shortlisting
• Manage busy and often conflicting priorities, including diary coordination, arranging assessments, and welcoming candidates onsite
• Carrying out right-to-work checks, obtaining references, and ensuring compliance with internal policies
• Coordinate induction schedules, including booking IT and HR onboarding sessions for new starters
• Arrange review meetings for new hires
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and provide regular updates and reports to the HR team
• Manage the recruitment inbox and ensure internal tracking systems and job registers are kept up to date
• Assist with KPI tracking and reporting using Excel

Our client is looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

Essential:

• Strong administrative skills with experience managing diaries and coordinating activities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel

Desirable:

• Previous experience within recruitment, HR, or a similar administrative role
• Experience liaising with stakeholders and managing expectations
• Familiarity with recruitment systems or processes

• Proactive, adaptable, and solution-focused
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion
• Resilient and able to work under pressure
• A team player with a positive and professional approach

Our client is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace and encourages applications from all backgrounds. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to GDPR requirements, maintain data accuracy, and contribute positively to team and organisational objectives.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today or contact us for more information.

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