Recruitment Assistant

Pertemps; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Reading is looking for a Recruitment Assistant to join their team. This 100% office-based role involves managing candidate processes, from screening CVs to liaising with candidates. Ideal for someone with recruitment experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The role offers the potential for extension beyond the initial contract.

Qualifications

• Ideally previous experience in a recruitment environment.
• Highly organised with the ability to switch priorities quickly.

Responsibilities

• Screening and sifting CVs to identify strong candidates.
• Managing busy interview and meeting diaries.
• Liaising directly with candidates throughout the process.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Tech-Savvy

Education

Recruitment Experience

Job description

Recruitment Assistant – Reading, RG2 (100% Office Based)
£14.50 per hour
Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm (37.5 hours/week)
Temporary contract until end of June 2025 – potential to extend

We’re seeking someone ideally with recruitment experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can juggle multiple priorities, and isn’t afraid to think outside the box.
Joining our busy team in Reading, this is a 100% office-based role where you’ll play a key part in ensuring a seamless recruitment process for both candidates and clients.

What you’ll be doing:

• Screening and sifting CVs to identify strong candidates
• Managing busy interview and meeting diaries
• Liaising directly with candidates throughout the process
• Uploading candidate information to multiple client portals
• Taking full ownership of candidate compliance checks

What we’re looking for:

• Ideally previous experience in a recruitment environment
• Highly organised with the ability to switch priorities quickly
• Confident communicator and a natural problem solver
• Tech-savvy and able to manage multiple systems and platforms
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

This is a fantastic opportunity to build on your recruitment experience within a supportive team, with the potential for the role to go beyond the initial contract.