Recruitment Administrator

AQA and AQA Affiliates; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organization in Guildford is seeking a Recruitment Administrator to help attract and hire talent across various levels. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-driven, and committed to delivering smooth processes. Key responsibilities include managing recruitment queries, coordinating interviews, and handling administrative tasks. A strong interest in HR and relevant communication skills are essential. This role offers a hybrid working environment and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme with up to 18.5% contributions

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Paid volunteering days

Discounted campus eateries

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing or admin role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and process accuracy.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Outlook, Word).
• A proactive mindset and interest in HR or recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Managing the recruitment inbox and responding to queries.
• Coordinating interviews and selection events.
• Maintaining recruitment trackers and producing reports.
• Supporting with CV sourcing, telephone screening, and internal recruitment.
• Handling admin tasks like purchase orders and supplier liaison.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

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Looking to develop your career in recruitment and HR?

At AQA, we believe great recruitment starts with great people-and that includes you. If you're organised, detail-driven, and committed to delivering a smooth, supportive experience for candidates and colleagues alike, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

As a Recruitment Administrator, you'll play a key role in helping us attract and hire talent across the organisation, from entry-level roles to our Executive Board. You'll be part of a collaborative, hybrid-working team that values inclusion, flexibility, and continuous improvement.

We're proud to offer:

A generous pension scheme with up to 18.5% combined contributions

25 days annual leave (rising with service), plus bank holidays and Christmas closure

Private Medical Insurance and a Health Care Cash Plan

Paid volunteering days and access to refurbished office spaces with discounted campus eateries

Smart hybrid working - typically 2+ days a week in our Guildford office

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported-regardless of background, identity, or circumstance. If you're looking to grow your career in HR and recruitment while making a meaningful impact, this is the place for you.

What will I be doing?

Managing the recruitment inbox and responding to queries

Coordinating interviews and selection events

Maintaining recruitment trackers and producing reports

Supporting with CV sourcing, telephone screening, and internal recruitment

Handling admin tasks like purchase orders and supplier liaiso

What do I need to succeed?

Experience in a customer-facing or admin role

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent attention to detail and process accuracy

Confidence using Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Outlook, Word)

A proactive mindset and interest in HR or recruitment

Read to apply?

Upload your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you're a great fit. We'll be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advert early if we find the right person-so don't wait!

Applications close 23:59 on Monday 4th August.

Interviews will be held face to face in our Guildford office during the week of 11th August.