HR Recruitment Coordinator

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS community services provider in Brighton seeks a Recruitment Coordinator to support recruitment efforts. The role involves managing the recruitment process, providing exceptional customer service, and utilizing administrative systems. Candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, as well as experience in a fast-paced setting. This position offers flexible working options and ample development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Qualifications

• Experience in administration within a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage recruitment queries.
• Proficient in using technology and administrative systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a proactive and customer-focused recruitment service.
• Administer recruitment systems and manage the hiring process.
• Prepare interview packs and conduct pre-employment checks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Customer service

Tools

Recruitment management system

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the People Directorate team for a Recruitment Coordinator. You will support the team with all aspects of recruitment and be involved in a wide range of administrative duties. You will need to be organised and able to utilise technology and administrative systems/processes to provide outstanding customer service in relation to all aspects of recruitment. You will be focused on optimising experiences of our recruiting managers and candidates, proactively managing the candidates' journey, and utilising the Trust’s recruitment management system. You will be part of the wider People Directorate, providing an efficient service, taking calls and resolving recruitment queries.

If you are used to carrying out administration in an extremely fast paced environment, have excellent communication, administrative, IT and organisational skills - we want to hear from you!

Important visa information

Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
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Role responsibilities

• Contribute to a proactive, responsive and customer-focused recruitment service.
• Administer and provide advice on the use of recruitment systems and processes and ensure new staff are appointed to the Trust in an efficient and appropriate manner.
• Take ownership of a specified area and manage the entire recruitment process for all posts within that area, including uploading vacancies onto NHS Jobs and the applicant management system, checking job descriptions and adverts, preparing interview packs, liaising with managers and candidates, preparing offer letters, undertaking pre-employment checks and issuing contracts, and providing a comprehensive recruitment administrative service to the Trust.
• Maintain knowledge of current projects/initiatives applicable to the Recruitment function to provide appropriate support and advice to managers and staff.

About the Trust

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays. Our vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values

Our values — Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence — guide everything we do. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Keighley Harrison
Job title: Recruitment Manager
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01273696011