Recruitment Coordinator

Guidant Global; East Hendred; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters UK is seeking a Recruitment Coordinator to join the HR team in Oxford. The role supports end-to-end recruitment activities, from vacancy briefing to onboarding, and involves collaboration with hiring managers across the business.

This is a 12-month contract with hybrid working (minimum three days on-site). The successful candidate will manage candidate pipelines, coordinate interviews, and maintain recruitment records, while ensuring compliance and a positive candidate

Qualifications

• Experience supporting recruitment activities in-house or agency environments.
• Ability to verify candidate qualifications, certifications and licences.
• Understanding of UK pre-employment screening processes and security clearance (BPSS/SC).
• Strong organisational skills with multiple vacancies and priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proactive, candidate-focused approach to recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Manage candidates from vacancy briefing through to offer, onboarding and induction.
• Support job advertising and candidate attraction across channels.
• Source candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards and networks.
• Screen applications and conduct initial assessments and interviews.
• Coordinate interview schedules and support interview panels.
• Build relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Candidate-focused approach

Recruitment experience

Compliance awareness

Education

CIPD qualification or HR-related experience

Degree-level education or equivalent

Tools

Workday

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job boards

Job description

Recruitment Coordinator

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

Join Airbus Helicopters UK and Help Shape the Future of Talent

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 respected organisation operating at the forefront of aviation and defence.

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.
• Undertaking occasional travel to RAF Shawbury to support local recruitment activity and stakeholder engagement.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

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?

Airbus Helicopters is the world's largest helicopter manufacturer and a recognised leader in aerospace innovation. From engineering and manufacturing through to maintenance, training and technical support, Airbus plays a vital role in supporting both civilian and military aviation operations.

• 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.