Recruitment Assistant

Pertemps; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Edinburgh is seeking a Recruitment Assistant to support the recruitment process. This role offers no prior experience requirement, includes full training, and involves various responsibilities like CV screening, candidate communication, and maintaining records. Ideal for highly organized and confident individuals looking to break into recruitment. Offers a supportive team environment with career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Full training provided

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail is a must.
• Experience in customer service or strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Screen CVs and shortlist candidates for roles.
• Handle incoming calls and direct queries appropriately.
• Update candidate records accurately.
• Interview candidates and assess their skills.

Skills

Highly organised

Confident communicator

Customer service experience

Good IT skills

Ability to handle pressure

Proactive initiative

Team player

Job description

Are you confident, organised, and ready for a role where no two days are the same? We're looking for a Recruitment Assistant to join our fast-paced, growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to break into recruitment - full training provided, and no prior experience is required!

Location: Edinburgh City Centre
Contract Type: Temporary
Rate of Pay: £13.06 per hour
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 08.30-17.00 with 60min break
Immediate Start

What You'll Be Doing:
In this varied and exciting role, you'll be at the heart of the recruitment process, supporting both candidates and consultants. Your day could include:

• Screening CVs and shortlisting candidates for roles.
• Speaking to applicants about a variety of job opportunities and assessing their suitability.
• Handling incoming calls, answering queries, and directing them to the right person.
• Formatting CVs to present to clients in a professional format.
• Using job boards and online tools to source candidates for niche roles.
• Updating and maintaining candidate records accurately.
• Processing applications and supporting candidates through the recruitment journey.
• Providing feedback to candidates after interviews.
• Advertising jobs across multiple platforms.
• Interviewing candidates, assessing skills and how they present themselves both by phone and in person.
• Building and developing strong candidate relationships to ensure a positive experience.
• Juggling multiple tasks at once, staying on top of deadlines and priorities.
• Proactively seeking ways to support the team and taking initiative when you have capacity.

What We're Looking For:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator who enjoys speaking on the phone and in person.
• Customer service experience or strong people skills.
• Admin experience with good IT skills.
• Able to stay calm under pressure and handle a busy workload.
• Proactive and ready to take initiative.
• A true team player, adaptable to different personalities and respectful of a diverse workplace.

Why Join Us?

• Full training provided - we'll teach you everything you need to know.
• Career progression opportunities into recruitment consultancy or other roles.
• A lively, supportive team where your ideas and energy are valued.
• Exposure to multiple industries and the chance to develop professional skills quickly.

If you're organised, confident, and eager to learn, this could be the perfect role for you!

Apply today and start your journey in recruitment