Recruitment and HR Administrator

New City College; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Accessibility

On-Site Facilities

Staff Development

Financial Perks

Discounts

Job summary

New City College is seeking an organised and proactive Recruitment and HR Administrator to join our HR team across multiple campuses. You will deliver recruitment and people administration services, support onboarding, and maintain workforce records and compliance.

You will coordinate vacancy advertising, pre-employment checks (references, right to work, DBS), issue contracts, provide onboarding support, produce HR reports, and act as a first point of contact for enquiries.

Qualifications

• Experience as HR or recruitment administrator.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment administration for permanent, temporary and fixed-term vacancies.
• Prepare recruitment documentation, advertise vacancies and arrange interviews.
• Manage pre-employment checks including references, qualifications, right to work and DBS clearances.
• Issue contracts of employment and support onboarding and induction activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and update HR systems.
• Support compliance requirements, workforce records and the Single Central Record.
• Produce recruitment and workforce reports and management information.
• Act as a first point of contact for recruitment and HR-related enquiries.
• Provide administrative support for HR projects, audits and service improvement initiatives.
• Support learning and development administration and maintain training records.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive Recruitment and HR Administrator to join our HR team. This role is central to delivering an efficient and professional recruitment and people administration service, supporting the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding through to workforce records management and compliance. Working closely with managers, candidates, employees and stakeholders, you will ensure HR processes run smoothly, data is maintained accurately, and recruitment and onboarding activities are delivered to a high standard.,

• Coordinate recruitment administration for permanent, temporary and fixed-term vacancies.
• Prepare recruitment documentation, advertise vacancies and arrange interviews.
• Manage pre-employment checks, including references, qualifications, right to work and DBS clearances.
• Issue contracts of employment and support onboarding and induction activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and update HR systems.
• Support compliance requirements, including workforce records and the Single Central Record.
• Produce recruitment and workforce reports and management information.
• Act as a first point of contact for recruitment and HR-related enquiries.
• Provide administrative support for HR projects, audits and service improvement initiatives.
• Support learning and development administration and maintain training records.

Who You Are

Are you and experienced HR or recruitment administrator with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with a strong attention to detail, communicate confidently with a wide range of stakeholders, and are committed to providing outstanding customer service. You will have experience working with HR systems and maintaining confidential records, along with a good understanding of compliance requirements and data protection principles. Professional, proactive and approachable, you demonstrate integrity, accuracy and a commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion You will work at all campuses so will be able to experience the exciting and diverse culture of NCC and make a make a real impact within a busy and supportive HR team and contribute to improving the employee and candidate experience across the College

About New City College

New City College is proud to be an Ofsted Outstanding college, the largest in England to receive this top rating. With campuses across east London, south-west Essex, and two language schools, we are a sector leader in further education. Joining NCC means becoming part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team committed to delivering high-quality education and skills that benefit our students and communities. We offer industry-standard facilities, expert staff, and strong partnerships with leading organisations. Our focus on future-ready skills and technology ensures students are well-prepared for higher education or employment, and employers trust us for staff training and development. Following the merger of seven colleges, NCC has become one of the UK's most influential FE providers, offering sixth form education, adult learning, apprenticeships, ESOL, EFL and SEND. With a turnover of £130 million, 20,000 students and 1,800 staff, we are a major force in the sector. We are proud of our inclusive, diverse community and have a zero-tolerance approach to racism and discrimination. As we look ahead, we remain committed to investing in our people and resources to provide an excellent, supportive learning environment that meets the needs of both students and employers. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and actively welcome applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. This does not prevent any other candidate with or without a protective characteristic from applying for our jobs. As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, along with a check of the Children's Barred List if engaged in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. Failure to make a full disclosure or to provide sight of your DBS certificate may result in the withdrawal of your offer of employment. The College's DBS policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available upon request.

£33,700-£35,500 dependent upon experience Permanent New City College,

• Pension: New City College provides a career average pension scheme for all staff (TPS or LGPS)
• Accessibility: All college sites are easily accessible for wheelchair users and via public transport (bus, DLR, or tube).
• On-Site Facilities: Free access to on-site gym facilities at some campuses and on-site cafes serving subsidised food and drinks.
• Staff Development: Five CPD (Continuing Professional Development) days per year, with access to industry-standard facilities and a collaborative working environment. Leading to opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a supportive setting.
• Financial Perks: Interest-free loans for annual travel season tickets. Health cash plan (reimbursement for dental, optical, and therapy treatments) and a completely confidential Employee assistance program.
• Discounts: Save money on day-to-day expenses, shopping, dining out, DIY, and travel.