Recruitment Administrator

NHS; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS is seeking a proactive Recruitment Administrator to join their internal recruitment team at Rainbows Hospice. This part-time role involves comprehensive support across all recruitment processes, ensuring a positive experience for candidates. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Healthcare Cashback plan

Life Assurance

27 days holiday plus bank holidays pro rata

Contributory pension scheme

Affordable meals at the Hospice

Free access to an employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven administration experience working with multiple departments.
• Experience of drafting correspondence to a high level of quality and accuracy.
• Experience using a database to record and retrieve data.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive administrative support to the Recruitment Officer.
• Coordinating interview logistics and supporting onboarding compliance.
• Writing and posting engaging job adverts.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Good standard of education (Maths and English at grade C GCSE or equivalent)

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

HR Information System

Job description

Go back Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People

Recruitment Administrator

The closing date is 29 June 2025

Looking to step into internal recruitment? Or are you an experienced administrator ready for a new challenge? If so, join our team and make a difference!

Main duties of the job

Finding and welcoming the right people is essential to sustaining the care and support we provide. That is why we are currently seeking a proactive and organised Recruitment Administrator to join our internal recruitment team. In this key role, you will work closely with the Recruitment Officer to support all aspects of the recruitment process, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for candidates and hiring managers alike. Your contribution will be vital in attracting and onboarding the best talent to join our compassionate and dedicated organisation.

About us

Here at Rainbows Childrens Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care and end-of-life support to over 750 Babies, Children, and Young People living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, as well as approximately 3,000 people, including families, siblings, and carers, across the East Midlands. Simply put, were here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are.

Job responsibilities

Location: Onsite at Rainbows Hospice in LoughboroughHours of work: Part-time of 30 hours per week between Monday and FridayAbout the roleTo provide comprehensive administrative support to the Recruitment Officer and the wider People team, ensuring the smooth delivery of recruitment processes and candidate experiences.Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to):Be a point of contact for recruitment-related enquiriesWrite eye-catching job advertsPost engaging job adverts on our system and top job boardsPre-screen applicants to find top talentCoordinate interview logisticsSupport to completion of background checks and onboarding complianceKeep systems updated with new starter infoHelp run smooth, welcoming induction sessionsFurther responsibilities can be found by downloading the Job Description.RequirementsProven administration experience, working with multiple departments and levels.Providing excellent customer service to a range of stakeholders.Experience of drafting correspondence to a high level of quality and accuracy.Experience of using a database/ Information system to record and retrieve data.Manage meeting schedules, room bookings, and event logistics.Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification.Our Benefits include:Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, LoughboroughEligibility to join blue light card discount scheme and Company ShopHealthcare Cashback planLife Assurance27 days holiday plus bank holidays pro rataContributory pension scheme or Salary Sacrifice Pension SchemeAffordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, LoughboroughFree Tea, Coffee and Fruit whilst at the HospiceFree access to an employee assistance programmeWellbeing support and access to Mental Health First AidersUnofficial benefits: Fun events, all staff away days, Guest visitorsFor further information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Emma Burton (Recruitment Officer) on [e-mail] apply for the role please click apply now to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the people team at [e-mail] role is subject to a Standard DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and comprehensive pre-employment screening, including employment referencing covering the past five years.Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Experience

• Good standard of education with at least Maths and English at grade C GCSE or equivalent
• Proven administration experience, working with multiple departments and levels.
• Providing excellent customer service to a range of stakeholders.
• Experience of drafting correspondence to a high level of quality and accuracy.
• Experience of using a database/ Information system to record and retrieve data.
• Manage meeting schedules, room bookings, and event logistics.
• Coordinate training sessions and internal communications.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask a varied workload and prioritise in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop positive and productive working relationships with colleagues and external partners and stakeholders.
• Confident to explore new ways of using technology to improve processes.
• Excellent team working skills with the resilience to work in a demanding environment.
• Ability to work on own initiative
• A team player and communicator who will work in partnership with colleagues across the organisation to achieve joint objectives.
• Highly detail orientated.
• Be committed to achieving high standards with the resources available.
• Commitment to equality of opportunity and staff development.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times and in all circumstances.
• One Team Working together with fairness and respect.
• People Centred Championing inclusivity, compassion and clarity.
• Aim High Adapting, learning and sharing our expertise.
• Own It Focused, committed and accountable.
• Experience of working in the charity sector
• Experience of working within a recruitment and/or HR administration role
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System
• Experience of using an HR Information System

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People

Address

Rainbows Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough,

Rainbows Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough,