Recruitment Advisor

Pertemps Scotland; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Pertemps Scotland in Edinburgh is seeking a Recruitment Advisor to support end-to-end recruitment. The role is hybrid, 36 hours per week, with a temporary contract until April 2027 and a pay rate of £18.34 per hour.

A PVG check for adults is required. You will manage vacancies, sift applications, arrange and participate in interviews, and complete pre-employment checks while liaising with HR and managers to coordinate start dates and onboarding.

Qualifications

• Previous recruitment experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach.
• Ability to manage recruitment activity from vacancy through to appointment.
• Experience of process improvement would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end recruitment process.
• Setting up and managing vacancies.
• Sifting applications and arranging interviews.
• Participating in interviews.
• Meeting applicants and completing pre-employment checks, including: Right to Work checks; PVG checks; Other required pre-employment checks.
• Liaising with HR and managers to arrange appropriate start dates and onboarding arrangements.
• Attending recruitment events and supporting recruitment activity.
• Providing effective business support to the wider team.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive

Job description

Recruitment Advisor

Location: Edinburgh EH7 & EH11

Working pattern: Hybrid

Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with flexible working between 8am–5pm

Contract: Temporary until April 2027

Pay Rate: £18.34 per hour

Please note this role requires a PVG for Adults. New applications £59

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with recruitment experience and strong communication skills who enjoys working with applicants, managers and HR teams to ensure vacancies are filled efficiently and effectively.

The Recruitment Advisor will be responsible for:

• Managing the end-to-end recruitment process.
• Setting up and managing vacancies.
• Sifting applications and arranging interviews.
• Participating in interviews.
• Meeting applicants and completing pre-employment checks, including:
• Right to Work checks
• PVG checks
• Other required pre-employment checks
• Liaising with HR and managers to arrange appropriate start dates and onboarding arrangements.
• Attending recruitment events and supporting recruitment activity.
• Providing effective business support to the wider team.

The Recruitment Advisor will have:

• Previous recruitment experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach.
• The ability to manage recruitment activity from vacancy through to appointment.
• Experience of process improvement would be desirable.

You will be confident working with a range of people, able to manage competing priorities and committed to providing a positive experience for applicants and hiring managers.