Recruitment and HR Administrator

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Accessibility

On-Site Facilities

Staff Development

Travel Loans

Health Plan

Discounts

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking an organised Recruitment and HR Administrator to join our HR team in Greater London. You will deliver an efficient recruitment and people administration service across the employee lifecycle, from hiring through onboarding to records management and compliance.

You will work with managers, candidates and staff to ensure HR processes run smoothly, data is accurate, and recruitment and onboarding meet high standards across multiple campuses.

Qualifications

• Experienced HR or recruitment administrator with excellent organisational skills.
• Experience with HR systems and maintaining confidential records.
• Understanding of compliance, data protection and safeguarding.
• Professional, proactive and customer‑focused with strong stakeholder communication.

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, 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.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Role:

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.

Key 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, 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

What the college offers its staff

What We Offer:

• 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.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to pre-employment checks, which may include an Enhanced DBS check (with a Children's Barred List check), references, right to work, medical clearance, online searches, and other relevant suitability checks. Unsatisfactory checks may result in an offer being withdrawn. These roles are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, applicants will be required to disclose relevant criminal convictions and cautions in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.