Recruitment and Onboarding Co-Ordinator

Coventry City Council; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incremental salary progression

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme (LGPS)

Lifestyle discounts

Hybrid working

Employee Networks: EmbRace, Pride, Dis

Employee Assistance Programme

Training courses

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking a Recruitment & Onboarding Co-ordinator to deliver recruitment and onboarding services across designated service areas, supporting both Corporate and Schools recruitment.

You will work closely with hiring managers, providing advice, guidance and coaching throughout the recruitment process to ensure activities are completed efficiently and in line with Council policies and legislation.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment and onboarding administration.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Understanding of recruitment processes and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver efficient recruitment and onboarding services across designated areas.
• Provide guidance to hiring managers during the recruitment process.
• Coordinate pre-employment checks (Right to Work, DBS, sponsorship).
• Maintain accurate workforce records and prepare contractual documentation.
• Support service improvements and recruitment events.

Skills

Organised

Customer-focused

Communication

Stakeholder management

Time management

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

Contract Type: Full Time Permanent

Working Hours: 37

Job Category: Human Resources / OD / Training

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

It’s an exciting time to join People Services at Coventry City Council. Our new People Strategy sets out how we’ll support 5,300 colleagues to deliver great services for the people of Coventry, with a clear focus on wellbeing, inclusion, leadership and development. We’re strengthening how we work with managers and teams so they have the support they need to get things right first time.

To help us deliver this ambition, we’re recruiting to a range of roles across People Services. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing established skills and experience, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference, develop your skills and build your career with us.

We offer flexible working, development opportunities and an inclusive environment where everyone is encouraged to contribute and thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and want our team to reflect the city we serve.

What is the job role?

As a Recruitment & Onboarding Co-ordinator, you will deliver an efficient, responsive and high-quality recruitment and onboarding service across designated service areas, supporting both Corporate and Schools recruitment.

You will work closely with hiring managers, providing advice, guidance and coaching throughout the recruitment process to ensure activities are completed efficiently and in line with Council policies and legislation.

our role will include coordinating pre-employment checks such as Right to Work, DBS and sponsorship, maintaining accurate workforce records and preparing contractual documentation. You will also contribute to service improvements and support recruitment events and activities to promote Coventry City Council as an employer of choice

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an organised, motivated and customer-focused individual with experience in recruitment and onboarding administration.

You will have excellent communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with stakeholders, providing advice and coaching to hiring managers to help them navigate the recruitment process effectively. You will also be able to manage competing priorities and deliver a high-quality service within a busy environment. You will also hold a CIPD qualification or be willing to work towards one, demonstrating a commitment to your ongoing professional development.

A good understanding of recruitment processes, compliance requirements and applicant tracking systems is important, alongside a commitment to delivering a positive experience for candidates and managers and championing equality, diversity and inclusion.

What we offer?

At Coventry City Council, we're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance:

Competitive salary with incremental progression and salary matching.

Generous annual leave starting at 28 days (plus Bank Holidays).

A generous local government pension scheme to help plan for your future.

Lifestyle discounts across a wide range of activities and retailers.

Hybrid working to support a healthy work-life balance.

Inclusive Employee Networks: EmbRace, Pride, Disability, Young People and Women.

Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support.

Certified training courses to help you grow and thrive.

Discover more about People Services
We’re recruiting across People Services. Visit our careers microsite to meet our teams, discover the impact we make and explore our other current opportunities People Services

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. We recognise that you might use AI tools to help with your application. While these tools can be useful, please make sure that all information you provide about your experience, skills, and qualifications is accurate. What matters most to us is hearing about your experience and the achievements that truly reflect you!

The interview process will consist of two stages. The first stage will take place on 12 January 2027. Candidates who are successful at this stage will be invited to attend the second stage on28 January 2027.

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

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Job Category
Human Resources / OD / Training