Recruitment Advisor - Band 3

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction programme

Hands-on training and ongoing support

Development opportunities

NHS People Promise for work-life bal"

Job summary

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Recruitment Advisor to join the Recruitment Office. You will manage recruitment for designated divisions, from advertising vacancies to issuing offers and pre-employment checks, with hybrid working up to two days per week after training.

Role requires GCSEs including English and Maths, plus HR administration experience in a large organisation. Training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths.
• NVQ level 2 in administration or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of recruitment activity for designated divisions across the Trust.
• Support managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Advertise vacancies.
• Arrange and coordinate interviews.
• Issue conditional offers and contracts.
• Conduct new starter ID and pre-employment check appointments.
• Process employment checks and onboarding documentation.
• Provide advice and support to managers and applicants.
• Build relationships with managers, candidates and colleagues across the Trust.

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

NVQ Level 2 in Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

TRAC recruitment software

Typewriting/word processing (RSA/OCR Level 2)

Job description

This Recruitment Advisor post sits in the Recruitment Team at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, within the Recruitment Office. The role manages recruitment for designated divisions, from advertising vacancies and arranging interviews through to issuing offers and completing pre-employment checks. The post is full-time, with home working of up to two days a week once the post holder is fully trained. Fit turns on English and Maths GCSEs and prior HR administration experience in a large organisation.

What the job involves

• Take ownership of recruitment activity for designated divisions across the Trust
• Support managers throughout the recruitment process
• Advertise vacancies
• Arrange and coordinate interviews
• Issue conditional offers and contracts
• Conduct new starter ID and pre-employment check appointments
• Process employment checks and onboarding documentation
• Provide advice and support to managers and applicants
• Build relationships with managers, candidates and colleagues across the Trust

What’s required

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, or equivalent, including English and Maths
• NVQ level 2 in administration or equivalent, or relevant equivalent experience

Experience

• Previous HR administration experience in a large organisation
• Experience of working to regular and tight deadlines

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook

Nice to have

• RSA/OCR Level 2 typewriting or word processing, or equivalent
• General awareness of NHS issues
• Knowledge of NHS recruitment and selection processes
• Experience of using TRAC recruitment software

What’s offered

• Home working of up to two days a week once fully trained, with days arranged around service cover
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Hands-on training and ongoing support from the Recruitment Team Supervisor and Manager
• Development opportunities through the Learning & OD Team
• Support for a healthy work-life balance under the NHS People Promise
• Flexible working options and reasonable adjustments where possible