Recruitment Administrator - 12 month FTC

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the travel services industry is looking for a Recruitment Administrator for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Cambridge. The role involves supporting the recruitment process through tasks such as screening candidates, arranging interviews, and managing job advertisements. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and have experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced administrative role.
• Understanding of applicant tracking systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Recruitment Coordinators with administrative tasks throughout the recruitment process.
• Advertising and maintaining vacancies on job boards.
• Conduct initial phone screenings when needed.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Networking

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job Boards

Job description

Recruitment Administrator - 12 month FTC, Cambridge

Client:

dnata Catering UK

Location:

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Overview of the Company

dnata is one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers, offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and catering & retail services at over 130 airports in more than 30 countries across six continents. We support the entire travel experience. dnata Catering and Retail is a leading in-flight hospitality provider, delivering culinary services and innovative products to enhance passenger experiences.

Role Purpose:

As a Recruitment Administrator, you will support Recruitment Coordinators with administrative tasks throughout the recruitment process. This includes posting and screening candidates via our ATS (Blue Octopus), arranging interviews, and submitting referencing packs to our Compliance Team. You will assist with candidate attraction and conversion for hourly paid roles at our London Heathrow and London City sites. Reporting to the Shared Services and Recruitment Manager, your responsibilities include assisting with hiring events and inductions. Some travel to other sites or events may be required.

This role is vital within our supportive, fast-paced HR Recruitment Team, ensuring smooth recruitment operations across our sites.

Stakeholders:

Internal: Operations and Functional Managers, Recruitment Coordinators, HR Team, Compliance/Referencing Team

External: Service providers, Recruitment agencies, Candidates, Job Centres, Job Boards, external stakeholders

Key Responsibilities:

• Advertising and maintaining vacancies on various job boards using our ATS.
• Collating management information (MI) weekly and monthly, reporting findings.
• Supporting initial screening of CVs and providing feedback to Recruitment Coordinators.
• Arranging interviews, preparing schedules, and inviting candidates.
• Conducting initial phone screenings when needed.
• Preparing recruitment packs for the Compliance and Referencing Team.
• Assisting with interview feedback collection.
• Gathering and chasing employment documents (Right to Work, HMRC Forms, criminal checks).
• Providing additional administrative support as required.

Additional duties may be assigned based on locality or role complexity.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in a fast-paced administrative role.
• Experience with job boards.
• Experience working with external agencies is desirable but not essential.
• Resilience and ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Experience in the aviation sector is a plus but not mandatory.

Skills:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Networking and relationship-building abilities.