What can you expect?
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or develop a career within HR, recruitment or administration. Previous HR or recruitment experience is not essential; instead, we are looking for a highly organised individual with strong administrative skills, excellent attention to detail, a proactive approach and a genuine willingness to learn.
Reporting to the Recruitment Manager, the Recruitment Coordinator will support the hiring of legal, legal support and business services professionals across the UK, working closely with Recruitment Advisors and hiring managers to deliver an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience.
Recruitment is a key driver of the firm's continued growth, and this role plays a vital part in ensuring a smooth, professional and engaging recruitment journey from application through to onboarding. The position is heavily focused on administration, coordination and process management, including arranging interviews and meetings, managing candidate communications, maintaining job boards and social media channels, supporting talent sourcing activities, and ensuring the firm's employer brand is represented positively and consistently in the market.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of recruitment activities while developing valuable skills within a collaborative and fast-paced professional environment.
Responsibilities
Recruitment Coordination
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Coordinate interviews, meetings and assessment activities using the firm's ATS and Microsoft Outlook.
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Manage candidate and hiring manager communications throughout the recruitment process within Business Services & Fee Earner departments.
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Prepare recruitment materials, interview schedules and candidate documentation.
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Support diary management and the smooth running of recruitment activity.
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Set up and issue candidate testing and assessments where required.
Talent Attraction
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Advertise vacancies across the firm's website, job boards and social media channels.
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Conduct talent mapping and market research to support current and future hiring needs.
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Build and maintain talent pipelines across business services and legal vacancies.
Employer Branding & Team Support
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Maintain recruitment content on the firm's intranet and careers platforms.
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Support employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives.
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Assist with recruitment projects, reporting and process improvement activities.
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Act as an ambassador for Fieldfisher, promoting a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey.
Team & Project Support
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Act as an ambassador for the firm, representing the Recruitment function positively and professionally.
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Support Recruitment Advisors and the Recruitment Manager with ad-hoc tasks and administrative support.
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Assist with recruitment and wider HR projects as required.
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Contribute to new recruitment initiatives and process improvements within the team.
Experience and Knowledge
Experience & Skills
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Previous experience in a Recruitment Coordinator, Recruitment Assistant or Talent Acquisition support role.
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Strong interview scheduling and diary management experience.
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Experience sourcing candidates through LinkedIn and other online platforms.
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Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
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Experience within a professional services or legal environment would be advantageous.
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Proactively source candidates through LinkedIn and other recruitment platforms, would be advantageous
Fieldfisher LLP aims to ensure equality of opportunity and we are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. All applications will only be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role. The firm is supportive of flexible working arrangements and we would encourage you to discuss this with us, should this be something you are interested in
Who are we looking for?
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We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experience can only benefit us.
What do we offer?
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You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
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In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
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Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits ¦ Fieldfisher.
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Modern Office Space: Located on Adelaide Street in Belfast City Centre, with excellent commuter links and parking nearby.
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Nurturing your talent: Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely.
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Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.
Inclusion at Fieldfisher
At Fieldfisher, inclusion is central to how we work. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to succeed.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or once you join us, we will work with you to put the right support in place. Examples include extra time for assessments, accessible document formats, alternative interview formats, quiet rooms, or physical and technological accessibility support.
For information about the accessibility features of our Belfast office, please visit Fieldfisher Belfast Office Accessibility Information
What to do next:
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Click 'Apply Now', complete an online application and upload a CV.
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Successful applications will be invited to a 20–30-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
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Every role recruits differently. But we'll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises.
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For hybrid opportunities, you'll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.
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We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only, but we can't always promise that. We will work around everyone's availability. You can contact us at [email protected].
We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.
Fieldfisher is a European law firm with market-leading practices in many of the world's most dynamic sectors. We are an exciting, forward-thinking organisation with a particular focus on technology, financial services, energy & natural resources, and life sciences.
We are a law firm built around people with all their diversity and we strike a healthy balance between legal excellence and a down-to-earth practical approach to our clients' needs. We believe The Future is Human, so we choose a collaborative approach with an intense focus on the end-user and consider carefully how to shape our services to add the most value to our clients.
