Recruitment Coordinator

Ultimate Activity; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the UK seeks a Recruitment Coordinator to manage the recruitment process for temporary staff, ensuring high standards for quality. The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with a strong background in recruitment and childcare settings. This position offers a generous holiday allowance, training opportunities, and various employee benefits, fostering a culture of support and commitment to safeguarding children's welfare.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Allowance

Training Opportunities

Employee Discount on holiday childcare

Company sick pay scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular company socials

Free onsite parking

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a childcare setting.
• Previous recruitment experience, preferably in a multi-site environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Select and appoint suitable staff following safer recruitment guidelines.
• Oversee new starter induction and vetting.
• Act as a key point of contact for staff and candidates.
• Assist in recruitment and advertising initiatives.

Skills

Team player

Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Confident communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Job description

At Ultimate Activity Company, we believe that the quality of our staff directly determines the success of our programmes. Therefore, the role of Recruitment Coordinator is central to achieving our high standards. Working as a valued member of our supportive Recruitment Team, you will receive comprehensive training to manage the complete recruitment process for our temporary staff. These individuals are key to delivering the exceptional quality we promise to parents, children, and schools. If you are an enthusiastic team player with a passion for recruiting outstanding staff who can inspire children every day, we are keen to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Following safer recruitment guidelines, select and appoint suitable staff for our programmes
• Oversee new starter induction and vetting
• Assist in the development of recruitment and advertising initiatives
• Act as a key point of contact for staff and potential candidates

Qualifications

• Experience and/or understanding of working in a childcare setting
• Previous experience within recruitment or a similar field, preferably in a multi‑site environment
• Highly computer literate with experience using Word, Excel and Outlook
• Confident and tenacious problem solver
• Highly organised with an excellent attention to detail
• Confident communication skills, both written and spoken with a great telephone manner
• Enthusiastic team player, with the drive to complete tasks to a high standard
• Experience and ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines in a busy environment

Desirable Requirements

• An understanding of UK Child Safeguarding practices and regulations and Safer Recruitment guidelines

The Ultimate Activity Company is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to relevant checks in line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, including, but not limited to, DBS Disclosure checks, identity checks, employment history and reference checks, and international criminal record checks where required.

Benefits

• Generous Holiday Allowance: Up to 37 days per annum (pro rata)
• Training Opportunities and CPD: extensive Learning and Development programme on offer
• Employee Discount on holiday childcare
• Company sick pay scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular company socials
• Free onsite parking
• Company pension scheme
• Part of a highly respected organisation: As part of Dukes Education Ltd, Ultimate Activity Company Ltd staff reap the benefits of being part of a highly successful and respected educational group.