Location: HM Naval Base, Portsmouth (HMNBP)
Service Area: Human Resources
Hours of Work: 37 Per week
Salary: £27,000 – £35,000
What you will be doing:
Reporting to Talent & Recruitment Manager as Talent & Recruitment Co-ordinator, you’ll be providing a pivotal service across KBS Maritime and it’s Hiring Managers by delivering and shaping the ongoing recruitment and talent delivery service. Working with varied stakeholders across the business, you’ll be tasked with the end-to-end recruitment process across a range of vacancies including; coordination of new vacancy approval progress, drafting job adverts, advertising, CV searching and screening and conducting first stage telephone interviews, arranging interviews and conducting onboarding processes for new starters.
You will be expected to deliver an exceptional candidate experience and be involved with proactive resourcing against hard-to-fill and critical roles including headhunting, sourcing and external agency coordination. Additionally, you’ll be accountable for not only the delivery of an outstanding and inclusive recruitment service but also have the opportunity to gain exposure to wider strategic programmes of works. These include (but are not limited to) data metrics, entry to employment initiatives, careers day support, referral guidance and much more.
You will support the Talent & Recruitment Manager in continuous improvements activities through the recruitment lifecycle, furthering our commitment to One KBS, driving business excellence and fostering a culture of collaboration – where every recruitment touch point reflects our shared values and contributes to a more inclusive, agile, and high-performing workforce.
What you will bring:
- A successful background in talent acquisition or full life cycle recruitment, ideally gained in both in-house or, recruitment agency environments.
- Experience with direct sourcing and talent mapping.
- Proven knowledge of recruitment best practice, employment law and recruitment compliance requirements.
- Due to the pace and visibility of the role, confidence in supporting hiring manager relationships is essential, along with a proactive mindset holding a genuine passion for delivering outstanding candidate experiences.
About you:
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, you’ll be confident managing multiple vacancies and ensuring recruitment processes run smoothly and efficiently. Your ability to communicate clearly, adapt to changing priorities, and build trusted relationships will be key in supporting high-quality hiring outcomes.
- With strong active listening skills, you’ll be attuned to the needs and expectations of both hiring managers and candidates, ensuring thoughtful, responsive interactions that build trust and clarity.
- Able to showcase a future-focused mindset, that proactively identifies opportunities to refine recruitment practices, anticipate emerging talent needs, and contribute to continuous improvement.
You’ll get:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme, following successful completion of probation period
- Early finish on a Friday
- Discretionary company bonus scheme
- Enhanced pension scheme – employee contribution 4% and company contribution 6%, or you can increase your contribution to 6% and company contribution will increase to 10%
- Life assurance x 4 (subject to scheme T&C’s)
- Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues
- Cycle to work scheme
- Group income protection
- Flexible parental benefits (if applicable)
- Free parking onsite
- Access to our Internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position.
- Continued professional career development
- Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme)
- Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services
- Discount off entry into the Historic Dockyard
Application process:
Applications are urged to apply prior to the advertising closing date 21st August 2026
Background checks & security
Please note that due to the nature of the site we are based on and the work carried out, once offered we carry out a number of pre-employment checks which include UKSV clearance applications – you will need to be eligible for this and willing to go through the process. For more information, please speak with the Talent & Recruitment team.
About us:
At KBS Maritime, we’re not just another company – we’re an exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and KBR. Our team is dedicated to providing Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions and Alongside Services at His Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP), the beating heart of the Royal Navy.
With almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy’s surface ships stationed at HMNBP, working with KBS Maritime means being at the forefront of innovation and progress. We operate in a unique and fascinating environment, with a mix of historic dockyards and cutting-edge infrastructure that’s unlike any other.
By delivering state of the art solutions to the Royal Navy, KBS Maritime offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference to the safety, security, and sustainability of the UK’s National Defence and Security. But it’s not just about the work – at KBS Maritime, we believe in the value of our people. We have the ethos of a small business, which means we value and empower our team members to succeed.
KBS Maritime is committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of every social or cultural background, age, gender, ability, sexual orientation, and belief.
We will make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to accommodate any disability. In the first instance, if you require this job advert in an alternative format, or require any assistance, please contact [email protected]
