Recruitment Assistant

East Sussex County Council; Lewes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking two Recruitment Assistants to support their busy HR team. This role offers an excellent introduction to the recruitment field, assisting in over 1000 annual appointments across various roles. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous leave entitlements

Travel discounts

Financial wellbeing resources

Membership in Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Confident communicator with managers and candidates.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Enjoy working at pace and can handle a large caseload.

Responsibilities

• Assist candidates and support hiring managers across the Council.
• Manage a large caseload of appointed candidates.
• Meet recruitment deadlines and improve customer experience.

Skills

Proactive Communication

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Job description

Job Description

The East Sussex County Council Recruitment Team are looking to appoint two Recruitment Assistants. Two current Recruitment Assistants have been promoted within the HR team on a temporary basis. We are looking to cover the roles on one-year fixed-term contracts.

This is a great opportunity for an introduction to working in recruitment and HR and can provide an invaluable foundation for anyone looking to launch a career in these areas of work.

We are a busy team responsible for assisting candidates and supporting hiring managers across the Council to make more than 1000 appointments annually, ranging from apprentices to senior management positions.

We strive to improve for our customers while working within a supportive team and maintaining our excellent reputation. As a team member, you will have the opportunity to influence change, be creative, and make a difference in people’s working lives.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who

• Are proactive and confident communicators, able to speak effectively with managers and candidates
• Enjoy working at pace to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
• Can manage multiple priorities efficiently
• Can handle a large caseload of appointed candidates to meet deadlines

If you have any questions, please contact Lucy Ashley, Team Leader Recruitment, at [e-mail].

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter addressing how you meet the 'essential' criteria outlined in the attached job description and person specification. You may draw on work, education, or personal experiences. This information will be used for shortlisting.

For support on how to apply, see our how to apply page.

Interview Details

Interviews will be held in person on Wednesday 2 June and Friday 4 June at County Hall in Lewes. We will provide interview questions beforehand. You will be interviewed by two team members. Feel free to ask questions during the process.

Additional Information

Download the Job Description and Person Specification for more details.

This position is based in Lewes, East Sussex, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office.

We do not offer sponsorship for this role.

Benefits

• Flexible working options
• Generous leave entitlements, increasing with service, and an additional leave purchase scheme
• Discounts with retailers, holiday companies, and more
• Travel discounts
• Financial wellbeing resources
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme

More information is available on our benefits page.

Additional Remarks

The best thing about working here is the supportive environment and opportunities for qualification development, as shared by Lesley, a Personal Assistant.

About Us & Additional Information

Your starting salary will be prorated if the position is part-time or term-time only.

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please indicate this in your application for eligibility checking. More information can be found at Work in the UK - GOV.UK.

If you require reasonable adjustments due to disability to participate fully in the process, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above.