Recruitment Advisor

Runwood Homes Senior Living; North Benfleet; On-site; GBP 24,300 - 29,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card and discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Opportunities for career progression

Job summary

A leading residential care provider in Wickford, England, is seeking a Recruitment Advisor for maternity cover. The role involves supporting all recruitment activities, including placing advertisements and providing guidance on recruitment processes. The ideal candidate will have a solid recruitment background, be proactive, and work well under pressure. Benefits include access to discounts and career progression opportunities. This fully office-based position offers a salary of £27,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience using a variety of methods and mediums to source and attract candidates.
• Ability to manage various tasks at once.
• Experience in supporting managers with recruitment processes.

Responsibilities

• Support all recruitment activities for the Group.
• Place and monitor vacancy advertisements on the ATS System.
• Provide advice and support to managers on recruitment processes.
• Enhance recruitment platform experience via the company website and social media.
• Pre-screen applications to ensure candidates are eligible.
• Coordinate interview arrangements and liaise with successful applicants.
• Liaise with external agencies as required.

Skills

Recruitment background

Proactive and friendly

Excellent team-player

Multi-tasking ability

Working under pressure

Job description

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Runwood Homes Senior Living provided pay range

This range is provided by Runwood Homes Senior Living. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Contract: Maternity Cover, to begin January 2026

Salary: 27k per annum

About the role

As a Recruitment Advisor, you are responsible for supporting all recruitment activities for the Group. This is a busy role, involving all aspects of the company’s advertising, recruitment and selection activities and processes, ensuring that the service is delivered effectively and efficiently. Our Recruitment Advisors support and advise managers on the recruitment and selection process, ensuring compliance with company policy and the appropriate safeguarding and governance requirements.

This role is fully office based.

About you

The successful Recruitment Advisor will have a recruitment background, with experience of using a variety of methods and mediums to source and attract candidates. You will be proactive and friendly and be an excellent team-player. This Recruitment Advisor role often requires managing various tasks at once, so the ability to multi-task and work under pressure is essential.

Key responsibilities

• Place and monitor vacancy advertisements on our ATS System
• Provide appropriate advice, support, training and development to managers on their understanding of their role in the recruitment and interview process and in the application of safe, fair and flexible recruitment practice.
• Work closely with the team to enhance the recruitment platform experience via the company website and in building employer brand through use of social media
• Coordinate communications to managers and staff regarding current and proposed recruitment and resourcing activities and plans.
• Pre-screen applications and applicants via the telephone to ensure they are actively seeking and available for work and are an eligible candidate work.
• Arrange interviews where requested, liaising with interview panel members, candidates and ensuring all arrangements and interview information/packs are in place and liaising with successful applicants regarding clearances and start date.
• Liaise with external agency and recruitment providers as required.

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes

• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Human Resources and Administrative

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

Location

Wickford, England, United Kingdom

About Runwood Homes

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of over 59 homes across the UK. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e‑training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

You may also have experience in the following: Recruitment Advisor, Recruitment Officer, Talent Acquisition Advisor, Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Recruitment Coordinator, HR Recruitment Advisor, Talent Sourcing Specialist, Internal Recruiter, In‑House Recruiter, HR Officer (Recruitment), People & Talent Coordinator, Resourcing Advisor, Resourcing Coordinator, Recruitment Partner, Talent Acquisition Assistant

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