Recruitment Assistant

Warwickshire Police; Leek Wootton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Warwickshire Police is seeking a motivated Recruitment Assistant to join the Recruitment Team in Leek Wootton. You will support the recruitment of Police Officers, Police Staff and Special Constables, helping manage adverts, applications, documentation and onboarding for a smooth candidate experience.

You will work with hiring managers and colleagues to ensure processes follow policy, maintain data accuracy, and contribute to welcoming new starters within a dynamic, customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
• Experience providing administrative support within a busy environment.
• Experience working within a customer service-focused role.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and work with data and information.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice and support to hiring managers and candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Managing the end-to-end recruitment process from advert through to appointment, ensuring records and systems are updated accurately.
• Producing contracts, recruitment correspondence and associated documentation.
• Managing high-volume inboxes and responding to enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintaining recruitment information across HR systems and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Producing recruitment data and management information reports.
• Supporting recruitment campaigns, assessment activities and recruitment events.
• Assisting with the planning and delivery of Welcome Events for new starters.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders across departments to deliver an excellent recruitment service.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance the candidate experience.

Skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Recruitment Assistant

Role type

Police Staff

Contract Type

Permanent

Department

Human Resources

Location

Leek Wootton

Is this a Politically Restricted role?

No

Grade/scale

C

Salary

£27,204 - £29,859

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

Hours per week

37

Competency and value framework (CVF) level?

1

Closing date

06/11/2026, 12:00

Recruitment Assistant

Leek Wootton, Warwickshire

Permanent Contract

Full Time

Salary £27,204 - £29,859 per annum

The closing date for this post is 12 noon on 6th November 2026

Help Us Find the People Who Make a Difference

At Warwickshire Police, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for a motivated and customer focused Recruitment Assistant to join our Recruitment Team and play a key role in attracting, recruiting and supporting talented individuals who help keep our communities safe.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within recruitment and HR while working in a supportive team environment. No two days are the same, and you'll be involved in a wide range of activities, from supporting candidates through the recruitment process to assisting with recruitment campaigns, events and onboarding new starters.

About the Role

As a Recruitment Assistant, you will provide a professional, efficient and customer-focused recruitment service, supporting the recruitment of Police Officers, Police Staff and Special Constables.

Working closely with hiring managers, candidates and colleagues across the organisation, you will help ensure recruitment processes run smoothly, accurately and in line with organisational policies and procedures.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing advice and support to hiring managers and candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Managing the end-to-end recruitment process from advert through to appointment, ensuring records and systems are updated accurately.
• Producing contracts, recruitment correspondence and associated documentation.
• Managing high-volume inboxes and responding to enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintaining recruitment information across HR systems and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Producing recruitment data and management information reports.
• Supporting recruitment campaigns, assessment activities and recruitment events.
• Assisting with the planning and delivery of Welcome Events for new starters.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders across departments to deliver an excellent recruitment service.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance the candidate experience.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about delivering excellent customer service.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage a varied workload.
• Confident communicating with a wide range of people.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• A supportive team player who enjoys helping others succeed.

Essential Requirements

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
• Experience providing administrative support within a busy environment.
• Experience working within a customer service-focused role.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and work with data and information.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that makes a real difference to policing and public service.
• Gain valuable experience in recruitment and HR.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Access learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• Play a key role in creating a positive candidate and onboarding experience.

Why work for Warwickshire Police?

Warwickshire Police has gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.

If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then Warwickshire Police is the force for you.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Warwickshire Police are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the Constabulary, where communities are under-represented, including those from minority ethnicity communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBTQ+ communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.

All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.

Recruitment and Selection Policy

Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.

Police Barred and Advisory lists

Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

Vetting and safeguarding

Warwickshire Police are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.

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