Recruitment Advisor

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts is seeking a Recruitment Advisor in Edinburgh (EH7 and EH11) for a full-time temporary contract until April 2027. The role offers a hybrid pattern and a pay rate of £18.34 per hour, with 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities cover the complete recruitment cycle and include pre-employment checks such as Right to Work and PVG for Adults. The ideal candidate will have recruitment experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to liaise with

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 with pre-employment checks 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 and PVG checks.
• Liaising with HR and managers to arrange start dates and onboarding.
• Attending recruitment events and supporting recruitment activity.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Communication skills

Interview coordination

Job description

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts seeks a Recruitment Advisor in Edinburgh (EH7 and EH11) for a full-time temporary contract until April 2027, paying £18.34 per hour. Working 36 hours weekly, Monday to Friday with flexible start times between 8am and 5pm, the post follows a hybrid pattern. Duties span the entire hiring cycle: advertising and managing vacancies, sifting applications, scheduling and participating in interviews, meeting candidates, and completing pre-employment checks such as Right to Work verification. A PVG for Adults is required, with a £59 application fee. Applicants should bring prior recruitment experience, clear communication, and confidence liaising with candidates, managers and HR professionals to fill posts efficiently.

Recruitment Advisor Location

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.