Hybrid HR Recruitment Advisor – Strategic Projects

Maritime and Coastguard Agency; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension 28.97%

25 days annual leave

8 Bank Holidays + Privilege Day

Staff discount portal

Career development support (CIPD, PRIN

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working

Job summary

Maritime and Coastguard Agency in Southampton is seeking a HR Recruitment Advisor – Strategic Projects to guide hiring managers, run compliant campaigns and support onboarding. The role focuses on governance, data-informed decisions and collaboration with DfT and Communications teams.

The post offers hybrid working, a fixed-term 12-month contract with potential extension, and a strong Civil Service pension package.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience providing recruitment guidance and high-quality service.
• Experience guiding internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a key point of contact for hiring managers, providing recruitment advice and campaign support.
• Supporting vacancy creation, advertising, assessment design, pre-employment checks and onboarding activity.
• Ensuring recruitment activity is consistent, compliant and aligned to MCA, DfT and Civil Service requirements.
• Creating, reviewing and supporting recruitment governance processes, using HR data to inform decisions.
• Building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including DfT’s Recruitment Hub.
• Working with Communications colleagues to support recruitment marketing and social media activity.

Job description

Maritime and Coastguard Agency in Southampton is seeking a HR Recruitment Advisor – Strategic Projects to guide hiring managers, run compliant campaigns and support onboarding. The role focuses on governance, data-informed decisions and collaboration with DfT and Communications teams.

The post offers hybrid working, a fixed-term 12-month contract with potential extension, and a strong Civil Service pension package.