Working Pattern: Part Time
Fixed Term End Date: September 2027
Interview Type: In Person
SMART Working: We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible. Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours. We call this SMART working - giving you the freedom to shape your working pattern around your life, whilst still delivering great outcomes. Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available for this role.
Are you organised, customer-focused and passionate about delivering a great candidate experience? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Resourcing Support Officer to join our friendly and high-performing Resourcing Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. Working at the heart of our Human Resources Service, you'll play an important role in helping us attract, recruit and retain talented people who deliver vital services across Trafford.
As a key member of the team, you'll work with hiring managers, candidates and HR colleagues to provide a seamless recruitment service from advert through to appointment. Whether you're coordinating recruitment campaigns, processing pre-employment checks, preparing contracts or supporting candidates through the recruitment journey, you'll help ensure every interaction reflects our commitment to excellent customer service.
What you'll be doing
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Supporting recruitment activity across the Council from vacancy approval through to onboarding.
- Acting as a first point of contact for recruitment enquiries, providing advice and guidance to candidates and managers.
- Managing pre-employment checks and ensuring all records are accurate and compliant.
- Placing adverts using our Applicant Tracking System and supporting attraction campaigns.
- Producing offer letters, contracts and recruitment documentation.
- Building positive relationships with stakeholders and delivering an exceptional recruitment experience.
We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in delivering high-quality work and can juggle multiple priorities with confidence.
You will have experience working in a busy administrative, recruitment or customer-focused environment and be comfortable managing high volumes of work while maintaining excellent attention to detail. You'll be a strong communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to build effective working relationships and provide a professional service at all times. Strong IT skills and a commitment to providing excellent customer service are essential.
Experience within recruitment or HR administration would be advantageous.
This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so please apply as soon as possible.
For the full details of this opportunity, please refer to the role profile linked below.
If you have any questions or would like an informal chat you can get in contact with the hiring manager - Carolyn Aston on 07790638503.
