Recruitment Coordinator

Airbus S.A.S.; Chieveley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Senior stakeholders

Career development

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters UK is seeking a Recruitment Coordinator to join its busy HR team in Oxford. You will support end-to-end recruitment, from vacancy briefing to onboarding, partnering with hiring managers and stakeholders across the business.

This role offers hybrid working (minimum three days on-site), exposure to senior recruitment activity, and the chance to develop expertise within a highly regulated aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting or managing recruitment activities within an in-house or agency environment.
• Experience verifying candidate qualifications, technical certifications and specialist licences.
• Understanding of UK pre-employment screening processes and security clearance requirements, including BPSS and SC clearance environments.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple vacancies and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and candidate-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing candidates from initial vacancy briefing through to offer, onboarding and induction.
• Supporting job advertising and candidate attraction activities across multiple channels.
• Sourcing candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards and professional networks.
• Screening applications and conducting initial candidate assessments and interviews.
• Coordinating interview schedules and supporting interview panels.
• Building strong relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders across the business.
• Providing recruitment updates, market insights and hiring progress reports.
• Ensuring recruitment records and candidate data are accurately maintained.
• Working within recruitment systems, including Workday, to track candidate activity and maintain compliance.
• Supporting smooth transitions from recruitment into onboarding and contract generation processes.

Skills

Recruitment coordination

Stakeholder management

Screening & vetting

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Candidate-focused approach

Education

Bachelor's degree

CIPD qualification

Degree-level education

Tools

Workday

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing candidates from initial vacancy briefing through to offer, onboarding and induction.
• Supporting job advertising and candidate attraction activities across multiple channels.
• Sourcing candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards and professional networks.
• Screening applications and conducting initial candidate assessments and interviews.
• Coordinating interview schedules and supporting interview panels.
• Building strong relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders across the business.
• Providing recruitment updates, market insights and hiring progress reports.
• Ensuring recruitment records and candidate data are accurately maintained.
• Working within recruitment systems, including Workday, to track candidate activity and maintain compliance.
• Supporting smooth transitions from recruitment into onboarding and contract generation processes.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience

• Previous experience supporting or managing recruitment activities within an in-house or agency environment.
• Experience verifying candidate qualifications, technical certifications and specialist licences.
• Understanding of UK pre-employment screening processes and security clearance requirements, including BPSS and SC clearance environments.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple vacancies and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and candidate-focused approach.

Desirable Experience

• Experience using Workday or similar recruitment systems.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR-related experience.
• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience working within aerospace, defence, engineering or highly regulated environments.

Why Join Airbus Helicopters UK?

• Hybrid working with a minimum of three days on-site.
• The opportunity to work within a globally recognised aerospace organisation.
• Exposure to strategic recruitment activity and senior stakeholders.
• The chance to develop your recruitment expertise within a complex and highly regulated environment.
• A collaborative and inclusive working culture that values diversity and professional growth.

Security & Eligibility Requirements

Due to the nature of this position: Successful candidates will be required to undergo DBS screening. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Airbus Helicopters UK, diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Job Details

• Location: Oxford (Hybrid Working, minimum 3 days on-site)
• Contract: 12-Month Contract
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00
• Pay Rate: £18.00 per hour PAYE / £24.09 per hour
• Umbrella Security Requirements: DBS Check Required

Guidant Global is proud to be supporting Airbus Helicopters UK in the search for a Recruitment Coordinator to join their busy HR team based in Oxford. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in attracting, engaging and onboarding talent within one of the world’s leading aerospace organisations. Working closely with hiring managers and stakeholders across the business, you’ll support end-to-end recruitment activity and help deliver an exceptional candidate experience. Whether you’re an experienced recruiter, recruitment coordinator or talent acquisition professional, this role offers the opportunity to develop your expertise within a highly