Are you passionate about people, recruitment and developing talent?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and proactive Recruitment & Training Officer to join our Catering and Cleaning Services Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in attracting, recruiting, onboarding and developing staff across two essential frontline services that support schools and communities across Torfaen.
As the first point of contact for many new employees, you will help create a positive and welcoming experience throughout their recruitment and onboarding journey.
About You
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Experience of managing recruitment processes and supporting selection activities.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Knowledge of HR processes and employment legislation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of safeguarding and DBS requirements.
- Ability to identify learning and development needs and support workforce development initiatives.
- Knowledge of the Catering and Cleaning industry.
What You Will Be Doing
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Managing recruitment campaigns across Catering and Cleaning Services.
- Coordinating interviews and leading candidate selection processes.
- Liaising with the Admin staff when dealing with onboarding activities including DBS and occupational health processes.
- Managing departmental training records and monitoring compliance.
- Identifying training gaps and coordinating development opportunities.
- Maintaining the departmental DBS system for all employees.
Why Join Us?
Make a real difference by supporting the recruitment and development of employees who deliver vital services across Torfaen.
You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.
Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.
We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.
Please ensure that you only apply for this position via Torfaen Council’s vacancies website. CVs and applications submitted to any other websites are not received by us.
