Recruitment Coordinator

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Job Description

Due to our ongoing growth and business demands, we are recruiting a Recruitment Coordinator. Reporting to the HR Business Partner, the Recruitment Coordinator is responsible for supporting end-to-end recruitment administration and onboarding processes, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for candidates and hiring managers. The role plays a key part in attracting, screening, and onboarding talent by coordinating recruitment activities and managing all associated administrative tasks in line with company and regulatory requirements.


Key Activities:

  • Support recruitment campaigns by liaising with hiring managers and the recruitment team
  • Review and sift CVs against job requirements to shortlist suitable candidates
  • Conduct initial candidate screening (e.g., phone or virtual pre-screen interviews)
  • Coordinate and schedule interviews, including panel availability and logistics
  • Prepare interview packs and ensure hiring managers are briefed
  • Communicate with candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing updates and feedback
  • Manage job requisitions and maintain applicant tracking systems
  • Administer offer processes, including drafting offer letters and contracts
  • Coordinate pre-employment checks (e.g., right to work, references, security clearance if required)
  • Handle full onboarding administration for new starters
  • Prepare and issue new starter documentation and ensure completion prior to start date
  • Liaise with HR, IT, payroll, and line managers to ensure smooth onboarding
  • Maintain accurate employee and candidate records in line with GDPR and company policies


Key Outputs:

  • Shortlisted candidate pipelines aligned with role requirements
  • Efficiently scheduled and coordinated interview processes
  • Timely and accurate offer letters and onboarding documentation
  • Completed pre-employment checks and compliance records
  • Fully onboarded new starters ready for day one
  • Up-to-date recruitment and onboarding trackers
  • Positive candidate experience and communication standards
  • Accurate and compliant HR and recruitment records


Training and Development Expectations:

  • Training on internal recruitment and HR systems (e.g., applicant tracking systems)
  • Understanding of hiring processes within regulated industries (e.g., nuclear sector compliance)
  • Development of interviewing and candidate assessment skills
  • Training in employment law basics and GDPR compliance
  • Exposure to workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies
  • Continuous development in HR coordination, recruitment best practices, and stakeholder engagement


Person Specification:

  • Experience in recruitment coordination, HR administration, or resourcing support
  • Proven ability to sift CVs and support candidate screening
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to coordinate interviews and manage stakeholder schedules
  • High attention to detail, especially with documentation and compliance
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Experience handling confidential information professionally


Desirable:

  • Experience working within engineering, technical, or regulated industries
  • Knowledge of onboarding processes and pre-employment checks
  • Understanding of employment legislation and recruitment best practices


Personal Attributes:

  • Proactive and highly organised
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a candidate-focused approach
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Professional, discreet, and reliable
  • Team-oriented with a flexible approach to workload


Benefits:

  • 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays
  • 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
  • Individual and family private health care
  • Dental insurance for employees
  • Cashplan – Level 2 cover
  • Life assurance (4x salary)
  • Employee assistance programme (EAP)
  • Income Protection
  • Professional Body Membership
  • Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
  • Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
  • Babbel – learn a new language
  • ·Generous family leave
Location:
Cranfield
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Business

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