Working hours: Minimum 35 hours per week, working a minimum of 2 days per week in the Territorial Headquarters, London, SE5 8FJ
Interview Date: To be confirmed
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Job Summary:
We are seeking an organised, customer-focused and proactive Recruitment Coordinator to join our HR Recruitment team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of a high-quality recruitment service, helping to attract and appoint talented individuals across the organisation.
In this fast-paced role, you will act as a key contact for candidates and hiring managers, coordinating recruitment administration, managing offer-stage activity and pre-employment checks, and ensuring a smooth and compliant recruitment journey from vacancy to onboarding. Working closely with colleagues and stakeholders, you will help deliver an efficient, professional and positive recruitment experience for all.
Key responsibilities include:
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Proactively managing pre-employment checks from start to finish and facilitating smooth handovers to the HR Onboarding Team.
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Providing guidance and regular updates to hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
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Acting as a key point of contact for recruitment-related enquiries via email, phone and in person.
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Supporting interview scheduling, shortlisting activity and recruitment administration.
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Preparing offers of employment and reviewing recruitment documentation to ensure compliance.
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Maintaining accurate recruitment records, systems and offer trackers.
The successful candidate will have:
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Previous experience working within an in-house recruitment function or HR recruitment role in a large and complex organisation.
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Strong experience in recruitment administration, including interview coordination, offer administration and pre-employment checks.
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Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruitment databases.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and manage competing demands.
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Experience delivering excellent customer service and managing stakeholder expectations.
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Proven strong experience of using Microsoft Office (Word/Excel), Outlook and Teams
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The ability and willingness to work within and be empathic with the Christian ethos and values of The Salvation Army Mission
If you are passionate about recruitment, enjoy building positive relationships and want to make a meaningful contribution within a values-led organisation, we would love to hear from you.
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements.
As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here.
The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
