Recruitment and Onboarding Co-Ordinator

Coventry City Council; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incremental salary progression

Salary matching

28 days annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Hybrid working

Employee networks

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking a Recruitment & Onboarding Co-ordinator to deliver a high-quality recruitment and onboarding service across designated service areas, supporting Corporate and Schools recruitment. You will advise managers, coordinate pre-employment checks, maintain records and prepare contracts, while driving service improvements and participating in recruitment events.

With CIPD qualification pursued or in progress, you will ensure compliance, equality, diversity and inclusion,

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment and onboarding administration.
• Understanding of recruitment processes and compliance requirements.
• Ability to coach hiring managers through the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-employment checks (Right to Work, DBS, sponsorship).
• Maintain accurate workforce records and prepare contractual documentation.
• Provide advice and coaching to hiring managers throughout recruitment.
• Support recruitment events and activities to promote Coventry City Council as an employer of choice.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Customer focus

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

HRIS

Job description

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.

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.

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., 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. If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

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