Recruitment Assistant

Bell Building Projects Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Building Projects Ltd is seeking a Recruitment Assistant to support recruitment activities in a fast-paced environment. This role offers hands-on experience in talent acquisition, including candidate sourcing, interview scheduling, and compliance with GDPR. Join a company with a strong reputation and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Income protection

Death in service benefits

Annual salary reviews

Discretionary performance-based bonuses

32 days of holiday

Flexible bank holiday scheme

Professional development and training support

Fully accessible offices

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support in fast-paced environments.
• Basic GDPR awareness.
• Proactive with strong prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day recruitment activities.
• Maintain recruitment records and assist with candidate outreach.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and manage candidate data.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in English

Job description

About Us
Bell Building Projects (BBP) has been a leader in the construction industry for 40 years, delivering high-performance projects with excellence and integrity. With a strong reputation and a secure pipeline of work through Q3 2027, including over £300m in tendered projects in 2024, we offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at a pivotal moment of growth.

The Role

As Recruitment Assistant, you will support the smooth running of day-to-day recruitment activities across the business. Working closely with the Recruitment Manager and hiring managers, you will assist with sourcing candidates, scheduling interviews, maintaining recruitment records, and ensuring a professional candidate experience. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in recruitment while developing knowledge of talent acquisition processes in a busy and fast-paced environment.

You will help keep recruitment workflows organised, contribute to clear and timely communication with candidates and managers, and support administrative tasks to ensure compliance and efficiency throughout the hiring process.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in searching for candidates on LinkedIn, job boards, and internal databases
• Contact candidates to confirm interest, availability, and eligibility
• Arrange and support initial screening calls where required
• Maintain candidate records and update internal trackers
• Help build basic talent pools for key construction and site-based roles
• Post job adverts across agreed platforms
• Proofread and format job descriptions and listings
• Coordinate interview scheduling with candidates and managers
• Send confirmations and follow-ups related to interviews
• Collect feedback and maintain accurate records on the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Assist with pre-employment checks (e.g. right to work documents, CSCS cards, references)
• Prepare offer letters and assist with onboarding coordination
• Ensure candidate data is managed in line with GDPR requirements

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience in administrative support within a fast-paced environment
• Experience conducting candidate/ client/ customer outreach or screening calls
• Educated to degree level in English
• Basic GDPR or data-handling awareness
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive and able to prioritise tasks effectively
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholder
• Resilient and able to manage multiple open roles simultaneously

Why Join BBP?

Join a company with 40 years of industry excellence and a strong future pipeline. We offer a competitive salary, a generous pension scheme, income protection, and death in service benefits. Enjoy annual salary reviews, discretionary performance-based bonuses, and 32 days of holiday with a flexible bank holiday scheme. We actively support professional development and training, and business mileage is reimbursed. Our offices are fully accessible, ensuring an inclusive workplace for all.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bell Building Projects is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are dedicated to ensuring that our recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion practices are free from bias, offering fair access to all qualified candidates. Selection decisions are made based on skills, qualifications, and experience, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Bell Building Projects values diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply
Applications are open to eligible UK residents. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and play a crucial role in our continued success, we want to hear from you!

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