Recruitment Assistant

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority as a Recruitment Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in supporting recruitment efforts. This position involves interacting with candidates, managing recruitment processes, and maintaining systems, all while contributing to a positive candidate experience. Ideal for someone with a proactive mindset and prior experience in recruitment administration.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%

Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years

Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card

Flexible and hybrid working

Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Free counselling service

Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms

Bike to Work Scheme

Coaching, mentoring, and professional qualifications support

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment administration or relatable field.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft tools.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of recruitment from posting vacancies to onboarding.
• Act as first point of contact for candidates.
• Maintain and update information systems and databases.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Candidate Experience

Education

Level 3 qualification or previous experience in a recruitment administration role

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Microsoft packages

Job description

• Employer: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
• Location: No 1 Mann Island, Liverpool
• Contract: Contract
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 35 hours.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 02/07/2025 at 16:00
• Reference: RES/25/317324
  
  
  

• Employer: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
• Salary: £25,736 -£27,499
• Location: No 1 Mann Island, Liverpool
• Contract: Contract
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 35 hours.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 02/07/2025 at 16:00
• Reference: RES/25/317324
  
  
  

About The Role

The role of the Recruitment Assistant is to support the Recruitment & Talent Hub by providing a proactive and candidate centric service.

You will act as the first point of contact for the Recruitment & Talent Hub, supporting with all aspects of recruitment; from posting vacancies, updating our applicant tracking system to completing the onboarding process, including supporting with pre-employment checks as well as raising POs and invoices.

You will provide a positive candidate experience, dealing with any candidate queries quickly and efficiently.

You will have the opportunity to support with projects and improving processes and procedures when required, as well as updating our SharePoint page with key changes and important updates.

You will also meet and greet candidates for interviews and get the opportunities to be an ambassador for the LCRCA at recruitment fairs and events.

About The Person

To be successful in the role of Recruitment Assistant you will have a can-do attitude and be motivated to complete your role within to a high standard, showcasing your commitment to both your own, and the team's success.

You will be able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail as well as prioritising time effectively and being adaptable to changing priorities.

You will have experience of working with an Applicant Tacking System and be proficient in using Microsoft packages.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.

Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your personal statement of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your personal statement will be used for shortlisting.

• Level 3 qualification or previous experience in a recruitment administration role.
• Experience of updating and maintaining information systems and databases.
• Experience of working with confidential and sensitive information
  
  
  

About The Organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• Flexible and hybrid working
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
• Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning
  
  
  

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your personal statement how you meet all the key essential criteria listed above, and highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Interviews are to be held 8th & 9th July 2025.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, CV applications will only be accepted alongside a completed personal and monitoring information online application form.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Government Administration, Government Relations Services, and Investment Management

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