Candidate Assessment & Interview Specialist

Capita; Woking; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced family leave

Volunteering day

Employee networks

Free parking

Canteen facilities

Gym facilities

Job summary

Capita Recruiting Partnering Project is hiring for an Assessment Centre role in Pirbright. You will guide candidates through their journey, discuss strengths, outcomes and potential career options, delivering a positive candidate experience.

This full-time, on-site role includes overnight chaperone duties, weekly on-call shifts and one weekend per month, with a salary around £27,820 and a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and people skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest or knowledge of Army careers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-to-one career discussions and candidate interviews.
• Deliver assessment activities under test conditions.
• Assess candidate performance against criteria.
• Provide clear, balanced feedback.
• Help candidates understand suitable Army career pathways.
• Accurately record assessment outcomes and reports.

Skills

Clear communication

People skills

Organisation

Driver Licence

Army careers knowledge

Job description

Are you passionate about helping people achieve their potential?

We're looking for confident communicators and customer-focused individuals to join our Assessment Centre team in Pirbright. In this unique role, you'll guide candidates through a critical stage of their journey into the British Army, helping them understand their strengths, assessment outcomes and potential career options.

Working as part of one of the UK's largest and most diverse recruitment operations, you'll play a key role in delivering an inclusive, professional and positive candidate experience while supporting the recruitment of future Army personnel.

This is a full-time, on-site role. It includes overnight chaperone and 'on call' duties once per week, plus one working weekend per month (Saturday and Sunday). Job Description

What you'll be doing:

• Conduct one-to-one career discussions and candidate interviews
• Deliver assessment activities under controlled test conditions
• Assess candidate performance against set criteria
• Provide clear, balanced and constructive feedback
• Help candidates understand suitable Army career pathways
• Accurately record assessment outcomes and reports

What We're Looking For:

We're interested in people who enjoy working with others and can confidently communicate with a wide range of individuals.

• Clear communication and people skills
• Supportive and approachable attitude
• Team player with good organisation and attention to detail
• Full UK Drivers Licence
• Some knowledge of Army careers

About Recruiting Partnering Project (RPP):

At Capita Recruiting Partnering Project, we're transforming the British Army's recruitment service. Our team are constantly improving the entire recruitment and selection process for both the Regular Army and the Reserves. Our mission is to make joining the Army a less daunting and more transparent experience. Join us and discover better ways to inspire people to become part of the Army.

Please visit the below link for further information;

Recruitment Partnership Project | Capita

What's in it for you:

• Offering a salary of £27,820
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27), plus option to buy extra leave
• Pension, life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme, and enhanced family leave
• Lifestyle perks including retail, travel, and wellbeing discounts
• Paid volunteering day and access to inclusive employee networks
• Site location offers free parking, subsidised canteen and gym facilities

Join us and discover a career with purpose. #CareersWithPurpose

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At Capita, we're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you'd like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email [e-mail] or call 07784 237318 and we'll get back to you to discuss.

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