Recruitment Coordinator

SCG; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm in Basingstoke is seeking a Recruitment Assistant to support their growing team. You'll provide administrative and operational support throughout the recruitment lifecycle, assist in job posting, and manage interview logistics. Ideal candidates will have previous recruitment experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

21 days holiday, increasing with service

Extra day off for your birthday

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Reduced gym membership

Qualifications

• Previous recruitment experience working for an agency or as part of an inhouse team.
• Experience IT or Telecoms recruitment would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Assist in drafting job adverts and posting roles across our careers website.
• Schedule interviews and manage logistics.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively

Strong organisational skills

Understanding of recruitment processes

Comfortable using ATS platforms and Microsoft Office tools

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Education to A level standard

Degree (desirable)

Tools

ATS platforms

Microsoft Office tools

Job description

Location: Dummer, Basingstoke

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 + Bonus

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Recruitment is a new specialism within the HR team. For the last 6 months we have successfully piloted in-house recruitment and we are now ready to expand the team, due to the growth of the employee base. We expect to recruit 180 to 200 roles in the next year. The environment is fast paced and ever changing, as we evolve to provide a high quality service to our customers across the 12 regional SCG offices.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to embark on a career with SCG. Reporting to the Recruitment Manager the role is potentially a springboard for the right person, to grow their existing skill set and have the opportunity to influence the introduction and evolution of new processes for the recruitment team. The successful candidate will be able to be resilient in an ever changing and high pressure environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Assist in drafting job adverts and posting roles across our careers website and job boards.
• Use jobsites to resource candidates using Boolean search strings.
• Efficient sifting of candidate applications to select the strongest CVs for screening.
• Schedule interviews, coordinate candidate communications, and manage logistics.
• Liaise with candidates and hiring managers regarding interview feedback.
• Maintain and update the recruitment tracking with accurate candidate data.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external agencies to support hiring activity.
• Ensure a smooth candidate experience through the recruitment lifecycle.
• Support pre-employment checks and onboarding coordination.
• Assist in the running of our Graduate and Industrial Placement programmes, attending University fairs, liaising with students and hiring managers.
• Take ownership of work experience placements, creating a program within SCG that fulfils the requirements of the schools and colleges.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies and employment legislation.

Skills & Experience

• Previous recruitment experience working for an agency or as part of an inhouse team. Experience IT or Telecoms recruitment would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills, diligent and thorough with good attention to detail.
• Comfortable using ATS platforms and Microsoft Office tools.
• A team player with a proactive, confident and flexible approach.
• Understanding of recruitment processes.
• GCSE English and Maths and education to A level standard. Having a degree is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• 21 days holiday – increasing to 22 days after 3 years and to 25 days after 5 years
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Buy holiday scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Discounted retail vouchers
• Reduced gym membership
• Annual salary review
• SCG mobile benefit
• Employee referral bonus
• Onsite canteen offering free croissants and freshly made soup plus a range of breakfast and lunch options at a reduced cost

SCG is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to upholding the principles of the Equality Act 2010.

We are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities. We will endeavour to make necessary adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process.