Recruitment Administrator (In-House)

Costello Medical; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare consulting firm in Manchester seeks a Recruitment Administrator to manage end-to-end recruitment processes, conduct interviews, and support hiring managers. The ideal candidate has 6 to 12 months of relevant experience and exceptional organizational skills. This position offers a hybrid working model and various professional development opportunities in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Discretionary profit share bonuses

Generous holiday allowance

Private medical insurance

Funding for external training

Qualifications

• 6 to 12 months of experience in a recruitment, resourcing or talent acquisition role.
• High level of productivity and ability to self-motivate.
• Experience with sensitive information and customer service.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end recruitment administration including job adverts and candidate assessments.
• Conduct telephone and face-to-face interviews.
• Research and attend career fairs.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• End-to-end recruitment administration for multiple roles, including the creation and posting of job adverts, reviewing applications, marking assessments and arranging interviews
• Overseeing the recruitment inbox and answering candidate queries
• Conducting telephone interviews, reviewing self-recorded video interviews and greeting candidates arriving for face-to-face interviews
• Headhunting and proactively reaching out to prospective candidates
• Providing guidance and support to hiring managers regarding talent acquisition strategies and candidate attraction methods
• Researching, organising, hosting and attending career fairs with universities and other professional or student-focused organisations
• Ensuring recruitment procedures are fair, inclusive, and compliant with best practice
• Ad-hoc tasks and projects in support of the wider People and Talent Acquisition function, including diversity and inclusion projects, creating new features and content for the website, gathering feedback from new employees and implementing other recruitment solutions

Hybrid Working Policy

We offer flexible working arrangements that allow colleagues who have passed probation to work from home up to half their time, measured across a 2-week rolling period. During probation (normally the first 6 months) you may work from home 1 day per week.

Candidate Profile

This role would be ideal for professionals with internal or agency recruitment experience who are seeking a collaborative, in-house role. You will recruit for numerous positions simultaneously and should be adaptable and thrive in a fast-paced environment. We are seeking a strong communicator with an interest in supporting the growth of a global company in the healthcare sector, who is proactive and eager to take on new challenges with a problem-solving mindset.

Essential requirements

• 6 to 12 months of experience in a recruitment, resourcing or talent acquisition role
• Strong organisational skills, including prioritising workloads and managing multiple pipelines and projects
• High level of productivity, with the ability to self-motivate and take ownership of work
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Dedication to providing excellent customer service
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Innovative and proactive approach to work
• Discretion when dealing with sensitive information
• Collaborative approach with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally
• Experience of Microsoft Office

About Costello Medical

We are a friendly and ambitious team focusing on delivering exceptional levels of customer service to internal colleagues and candidates. We value diverse experiences and welcome applicants from recruitment or HR backgrounds, including those transitioning from other fields.

Why join us

Our brand is built on Talent & Opportunity, with engagement in university career fairs and our own careers events. You will contribute to employer branding, recruitment marketing, diversity and inclusion, and continuous process improvement, while supporting growth across global service offerings.

Benefits and role details

• Discretionary profit share bonuses paid twice per year
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance and paid/unpaid sabbaticals based on length of service
• Private medical insurance, critical illness cover, income protection, and life assurance
• Full funding for external training and study leave
• Start date options and location flexibility (London, Manchester, or Global Headquarters in Cambridge)
• Role Type: Full-time or part-time, permanent; standard 37.5 hours/week with potential for 30-hour part-time

Application process: You are required to submit your CV and a cover letter via our online application form. Please explain why you would be suited to the role with examples. The process includes a proofreading task, a written exercise, and interviews with senior Talent Acquisition team members. The typical recruitment process lasts 2–3 weeks, with flexibility as needed. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Details at costellomedical.com/careers.