Recruitment Co-ordinator

BBI Consult SAC; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic recruitment team making a significant impact in education! As a Recruitment Coordinator, you'll attract top talent for academies while enjoying flexible hybrid working. This role offers the opportunity to influence recruitment strategies and ensure compliance with KCSIE guidelines. With a supportive team and a commitment to career development, you will play a key role in shaping the future of education for thousands of pupils across the South West. If you're passionate about making a difference and promoting equity in education, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Well-being support

Career development opportunities

Gym discounts

Childcare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Flu jab reimbursement

Above average maternity pay

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering end-to-end recruitment activities.
• Strong relationship-building skills to engage stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for academies, ensuring compliance.
• Manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Recruitment activities

Education

Relevant experience in recruitment

Experience in education sector

Job description

Job Title: Recruitment Coordinator, Cabot Learning Federation (CLF)

Location: Hybrid, flexible working

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, All-Year-Round

Hours: 37 hours per week. Core hours are 8am-4pm Monday-Thursday and 8am-3.30pm on a Friday. Mixture of work from home, the HR office in Kingswood and at allocated academies.

Are you passionate about attracting top talent and making a difference in education?

If so, we invite you to apply for the Recruitment Coordinator position with Cabot Learning Federation’s Central Recruitment Team. In this role, you'll positively impact thousands of pupils across the South West and be a vital part of our Central HR Team – the beating heart of all HR related activities across our trust.

Following recent growth, we've re-shaped our recruitment strategy to ensure we attract the best workforce, while continuing to offer a tailored approach. You'll join a team with a fresh perspective on recruitment and have the chance to influence how you support our academies.

Whether you're new to education or seeking a new challenge, join us in our mission to recruit the best teachers and support staff, making a lasting impact on the children in our care!

Why Work in CLF’s Recruitment Team?

We offer:

• A chance to expand your recruitment experience and knowledge in the education sector, through working in a supportive and skilled recruitment team.
• Leadership in end-to-end recruitment for academies, including advertising, candidate attraction, and compliance checks.
• Flexible, hybrid work from home, our Bristol office, and onsite at academies.
• Recruitment experience across primary and secondary academies, offering a variety of work with a range of different education professionals.
• Career development and growth opportunities in the Central HR Team and wider trust.

What You Will Need to Succeed:

• Attention to detail, excellent organisation and the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills and able to proactively engage with key stakeholders to meet recruitment and compliance needs.
• Excellent experience in delivering end-to-end recruitment activities, with the ability to manage a range of different daily recruitment tasks, whilst ensuring key in-house processes are followed in order to adhere to KCSIE guidelines.
• Passion for promoting equity in education through recruitment activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Your Opportunity:

Join the Cabot Learning Federation, serving 18,000+ pupils across 35 academies in five cluster regions across the South West. We are a diverse and inclusive community committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a commitment to excellence and a passion for making a positive impact. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

What We Can Offer You:

• A starting salary of £27,964 (with incremental increases throughout the CLF Grade C band, up to £30,146)
• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jab reimbursement.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, and on-site parking.

Recruitment Timeline:

• Closing Date: Tuesday 4 February 2025
• Shortlisting: Wednesday 5 February 2025
• Interviews: w/c 10 February 2025 (final interview date to be confirmed with shortlisted candidates, once shortlisting has been completed)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications, so please apply as soon as possible if you're interested.

How To Apply:

We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and celebrate the diversity of our students' cultures, faiths and backgrounds.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment and ensure everyone can compete on equal terms. If you need support or adjustments during the application process, please contact us.

Before applying, please review the Job Description and Person Specification at the bottom of this page.

To start your application, click ‘Apply’ on this page and log into your account, or register for a new account. Detailed notes at the start of the application form will guide you, but you can also contact our HR System team, should additional support be needed. As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education, we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form. All recruitment process updates relating to your application to this role will be emailed to you via the address you have registered your account with (please check both your inbox and junk folders).

Safeguarding Commitment:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will undergo a comprehensive pre-employment checking process, including an enhanced DBS check, references, health, right to work in the UK, child disqualification and online checks.

Keep In Touch:

We regularly engage with our candidate base regarding current and future roles and would love to keep in touch! You can register your interest in working with us by joining our Candidate Talent Pool.

You can also follow regular role and news updates through our social media channels (LinkedIn/Facebook/X).

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