- Are you a friendly, motivated and enthusiastic individual who thrives on building strong relationships?
- Do you have substantial experience in employment support, recruitment and training?
- Are you looking for a dynamic and varied role where you can use your skills to make a difference to the lives of young people?
Look no further! We are delighted to be seeking an experienced, dynamic and motivated Recruitment Coordinator to join our team on a fixed-term basis in the Employment and Training Hub here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
Youll be playing a vital role in delivering our commitment to helping young people access meaningful employment and training opportunities.
This is your chance to be at the heart of a service that transforms lives, supports local businesses, and helps shape a brighter future for our residents.
About Us
The Stockton-on-Tees Employment and Training Hub was opened in 2022, recognising the need for a centralised resource to meet the employment needs of our residents. Since then, our Hub has gone from strength to strength, helping over 1,800 people get into employment.
From our busy recruitment events to our Work Ready Wednesday sessions, we are always looking for innovative ways to engage with our residents and empower them to find their dream job!
To read more about the Hub, including some of our success stories, please click here.
About the Role
As a Recruitment Coordinator you will be an important part of our Hub team and will have a specific focus on supporting our young people with all aspects of employment support, including sourcing training and employment opportunities.
This is a dedicated role to support our young people by addressing the barriers they face in accessing education and training. Youll offer the support they need to guide them towards long-term career success and financial independence.
Youll also work collaboratively with local employers to align their recruitment needs with local talent, offering tailored advice and helping to match vacancies with suitable candidates, creating positive outcomes for both local businesses and Hub clients.
This is a fixed-term post for 12 months with funding to be reviewed annually.
What You Need
Youll be a driven and enthusiastic professional with substantial experience in employment support, training, and recruitment. Youll have a strong understanding of the local labour market and be confident in using data and labour market intelligence to provide tailored advice to both local businesses and Hub clients.
Your ability to build and maintain effective relationships will be key, through engaging with employers, supporting clients, or collaborating with partner organisations. With excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach, youll thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real difference.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
- A competitive salary of up to £40,777
- 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
- Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
- Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning and development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, online GP appointments, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website:
Rewarding careers. We do that - Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Fallon Dunleavy, Employment and Training Hub Manager, at
[email protected] or 01642 524154.
We anticipate a high level of interest in this role and may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Important Applicant Guidance
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from
[email protected] to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the My Messages section of your account.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions): This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). Applicants are therefore required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those which would normally be considered spent, subject to the filtering rules applicable under current legislation.
Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Councils statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Visa Sponsorship: The Council offers visa sponsorship only for a small number of specific roles where it is considered appropriate and necessary to meet service needs. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is not relevant or applicable to most roles.
Council Principles: The Councils recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent. Sponsorship will only be offered where there is clear, evidenced justification, such as significant recruitment difficulty or the need for specialist skills that cannot be met from the local labour market.
Limitations: Where an individual (prospective or existing employee) cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, and where visa sponsorship is not appropriate, justified or approved, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employees visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
