Recruitment Administrator - 12 month FTC

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

Job summary

A leading company in air and travel services is seeking a Recruitment Administrator for a 12-month FTC in Reading. The role involves supporting the recruitment lifecycle, including screening candidates and arranging interviews within a dynamic HR Recruitment Team. Ideal candidates should possess excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and experience in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced administrative role.
• Experience with job boards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Advertising and maintaining vacancies on various job boards via our ATS.
• Conducting initial phone screenings as needed.
• Gathering and chasing employment documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Networking

Relationship-building

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job Boards

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Recruitment Administrator - 12 month FTC, Reading

Client: dnata Catering UK

Location: Reading, United Kingdom

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. dnata Catering and Retail is a leading in-flight hospitality provider, delivering world-class culinary services and innovative products to enhance passengers’ experience.

Purpose of the Role

The Recruitment Administrator supports Recruitment Coordinators with administrative tasks throughout the recruitment lifecycle, including posting and screening candidates via our ATS (Blue Octopus), arranging interviews, and submitting referencing packs. The role involves supporting candidate attraction and conversion for hourly roles at our London Heathrow and London City sites, reporting to the Shared Services and Recruitment Manager. The role may require occasional travel to other sites or hiring events.

Within our supportive, fast-paced HR Recruitment Team, your role is key to ensuring smooth recruitment processes 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 via our ATS.
• Collating management information (MI) weekly and monthly, reporting findings.
• Supporting first-line screening of CVs and providing feedback to Recruitment Coordinators.
• Arranging interviews, preparing schedules, and inviting candidates.
• Conducting initial phone screenings as needed.
• Preparing recruitment packs for the Compliance and Referencing Team.
• Supporting with interview feedback.
• Gathering and chasing employment documents (Right to Work, HMRC forms, criminal checks).
• Providing administrative support to the recruitment team as required.

This list is not exhaustive; duties may vary depending on location 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 in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Experience in the aviation sector is a plus but not essential.

Personal Skills

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.