Recruitment Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)

35 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

CPD days and development opportunities

Job summary

Nottingham College is seeking a Recruitment Assistant to join the People Services team. You will support the full recruitment lifecycle, attracting, recruiting and onboarding new colleagues while developing knowledge in recruitment, HR administration and safer recruitment practices.

Key duties include posting vacancies, responding to candidate enquiries, completing pre-employment checks and preparing offers. A proactive, organized communicator who values confidentiality will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a recruitment or HR administrative role.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with colleagues and candidates.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Collaborative team player who supports a shared goal.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment campaigns by posting vacancies and responding to candidate enquiries.
• Provide first-line support to candidates and answer recruitment queries.
• Complete pre-employment checks including references, DBS, and right to work.
• Prepare offer letters, contracts and onboarding paperwork for new starters.
• Maintain recruitment records and support onboarding for candidates and managers.

Skills

Recruitment experience

HR administration

Organised

Excellent communication

Discretion

Team player

Job description

Salary: £26,519 - £27,665 per annum FTE (Band 4)

Your future is hereA place to inspireBeing part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

What you'll do

As a Recruitment Assistant, you'll be a key part of our friendly and supportive People Services team, helping to deliver a professional, efficient and compliant recruitment service across the College.

Working closely with the whole People Services team, hiring managers and candidates, you'll support the full recruitment lifecycle, helping to attract, recruit and onboard new colleagues. You'll gain valuable hands‑on experience while developing your knowledge of recruitment, HR administration and safer recruitment practices.

Your day-to-day will include

• Supporting recruitment campaigns by posting vacancies and responding to candidate enquiries.
• Providing first‑line support to candidates and answering recruitment‑related queries.
• Completing pre‑employment checks, including references, DBS disclosures and right to work documentation.
• Preparing offer letters, contracts and onboarding paperwork for new starters.
• Maintaining accurate recruitment records and supporting a smooth onboarding experience for candidates and managers.

Who we're looking for

• Has experience in a recruitment or HR administrative role and can jump straight into the role.
• Organised and detail‑oriented – you take pride in getting the small things right and can manage multiple tasks effectively.
• A great communicator – you're confident speaking with colleagues at all levels and can write clearly and professionally.
• Customer‑focused – you enjoy helping others and delivering a positive experience for candidates and colleagues.
• Discreet and trustworthy – you understand the importance of handling sensitive information with care.
• A team player – you enjoy working with others and supporting a shared goal.

We're looking for someone to join the team in early January 2027 at the latest.

Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £26,519 to £27,665 dependent on experience. (This will be pro‑rata for part time posts)
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong.

At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.

Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri‑menopause feel heard and supported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

£27,802 - £30.696 per annum FTE (Band 5)