Recruitment Assistant

ESHT; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Eastbourne is seeking an enthusiastic Recruitment Assistant to provide professional recruitment services. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and customer-service skills, strong organizational capabilities, and a good knowledge of HR systems. Benefits include staff development opportunities, NHS pension enrollment, and onsite parking. This is a fantastic chance for someone to join a well-recognized team and contribute positively to recruitment efforts.

Benefits

Staff development

NHS pension scheme

Onsite nurseries

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Strong administration and organizational skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of HR systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective recruitment services to the team.
• Work collaboratively with a range of professionals.
• Manage various administrative tasks related to recruitment.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

HR Systems (ESR, TRAC, NHS Jobs)

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic motivated Recruitment Assistant to join us and to provide an effective, professional and comprehensive recruitment service to East Sussex Healthcare Trust.

Responsibilities

The successful post holder will join an already established team who are well recognised for their excellent work . The successful candidate will have excellent communication and customer-service skills, the ability to work with a full range of professionals as part of the recruitment team. Hours can either be worked over a 5 day or 4 day period with Wednesday as a non working day.

Qualifications

You should have excellent attention to detail. The post holder will also have up to date knowledge of relevant HR Systems such such as ESR, TRAC and NHS Jobs, however training will be provided. Some knowledge of NHS terminology would be advantageous. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential. The successful candidate will need to have strong administration and organisational skills and be able to liaise with employees and managers at all levels.

Benefits

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

Statement on the Use of AI

We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective. Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application. We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

Contact

Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

This advert closes on Friday 6 Feb 2026