Recruiting Coordinator (Army Officer/Soldier Selection)

Capita plc; Westbury; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment partner based in England is seeking a candidate advisor for a hybrid role involving mentoring and advising military candidates transitioning from an officer career to soldier entry. The position includes responsibilities such as maintaining databases and providing guidance on career opportunities within the military. You will work closely with a supportive team and can expect excellent training and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Salary of 28,000

23 days' holiday (increasing to 27)

Pension and life assurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Lifestyle perks including discounts

Paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• Ability to guide candidates through application transition.
• Experience in delivering advice within a professional context.
• Skills in mentoring and supporting candidates.

Responsibilities

• Advising candidates on their military career transitions.
• Providing military career opportunity guidance.
• Maintaining the candidate database.

Skills

Clear communication skills both verbal and written

Professional approach to deliver advice

Confidence to mentor candidates

Ability to work in a small team

Strong attention to detail

Job description

Recruiting tomorrow's Army today. Be the best to support the best!

You will guide and nurture candidates in the transition from the officer pipeline to initial soldier entry training. This transition can occur at various stages of the process, such as, following the initial interview with a Lead Recruiter, after attendance at Briefing, or following a Main Board attempt. This is a Fixed Term Contract until March 2027. Working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. A hybrid role between home and our offices in Westbury, Wiltshire.

What you'll be doing:

• Advising and mentoring candidates wishing to transfer from an officer career stream to soldier entry
• Providing advice on career opportunities within the military
• Mentoring and promoting continuation of service within the Army Reserves.
• Maintaining the database (DRS)

Essential qualifications/skills/experience

• Clear communication skills both verbal and written
• Professional approach to deliver advice
• Confidence to mentor candidates through the transition to soldier application
• Ability to work in a small team
• Ability to prioritise and strong attention to detail

Desirable qualifications/skills/experience

• Familiarity with the Army Career streams and trades

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.

What's in it for you:

• Offering a salary of 28,000
• 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
• Supportive small team and excellent training

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Equal Opportunities

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.

For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.

If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - [e-mail]