Recruitment Coordinator

Karbon Homes; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Recruitment Coordinator to manage the recruitment process. This role involves coordinating activities, building strong relationships with colleagues, and providing a positive experience for candidates. The ideal candidate will have experience in recruitment or HR, exceptional organizational skills, and a passion for helping people. This is a permanent position offering a salary of £30,673 per annum, with benefits including 26 days annual leave and flexible working.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Occupational pension

Health cash plan

Flexible benefits pot

Funding for qualifications and events

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment or HR is preferred.
• Comfortable using digital systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activities from advert to offer.
• Build relationships with managers, candidates, and partners.
• Manage scheduling and selection activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of employment law

Proactive problem-solving

Job description

Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Recruitment Coordinator

We're looking for a confident, organised and people-focused person to join our People & Organisational Development Team as a Recruitment Coordinator.

This is a great opportunity to play a key role in helping us attract and welcome new colleagues to Karbon.

You’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about delivering a recruitment experience that’s professional, inclusive and engaging — one that reflects who we are and what we stand for.

About The Role

You’ll coordinate recruitment activity across Karbon, supporting managers and candidates through every step of the process — from advert to offer. That includes publishing job adverts, collating applications, scheduling interviews, supporting selection activities, issuing offers and managing pre‑employment checks. You’ll make sure everything runs smoothly, professionally and in line with our values, and that every candidate has a positive experience.

You’ll also build strong relationships both inside and outside Karbon, working closely with colleagues across the business, recruitment agencies, colleges and other partners. You’ll attend career fairs and engagement events to help us connect with future talent and promote Karbon as a great place to work.

About You

You’re someone who loves getting things organised and making things happen. You’ve got a great eye for detail, brilliant communication skills and a genuine passion for giving people the best possible experience. You’ve worked in recruitment or HR before — ideally somewhere busy and fast‑paced — and you’re confident using digital systems while always keen to learn and improve.

You enjoy being part of a team and know how to build strong, positive relationships with colleagues. You understand employment law and how it applies to recruitment, and you’re comfortable using your judgement to make decisions that keep things fair and consistent. You handle confidential information with care and sensitivity, because trust matters to you.

You’re proactive and full of ideas for making things better. You can juggle priorities, stay calm under pressure, and keep everything moving so candidates and colleagues have a smooth, positive experience. Most of all, you’ll be passionate about helping people find their place at Karbon and making sure their journey with us starts on the right foot.

Working With Us

You’ll be part of our fantastic People & Organisational Development (Recruitment) Team, led by Melissa Allison, Recruitment Specialist. If you’d like to know more about the role, feel free to reach out to Melissa Allison at [e-mail].

Key Details

• Recruitment Specialist – permanent role
• Salary is £30,673 per annum
• Location: Gosforth or Stanley
• Some travel may be required
• 37 Hours per week with agile working

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they’re applying for.

The role you’re applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre‑employment checks.

Why Join Us?

We offer a generous benefits package to support your wellbeing and development, including:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years)
• Birthday leave
• Occupational pension
• Health cash plan
• Flexible benefits pot
• Access to funding for qualifications, conferences, and learning events

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now via our website: https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/.

We love seeing the real you in your application. It’s fine to use AI tools for things like polishing grammar or improving formatting – but your CV and supporting statement should still reflect your own skills, experience, and personality, so we do not accept applications that are fully generated by AI without your own input.

Key dates

Closing date for applications: Thursday 1 January 2026

We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications — so don’t wait too long to apply!

Interview date: Friday 9 January 2026 at our Gosforth office

Christmas Closure Dates

We’ll be closed from Wednesday 24 December 2025 and back in the office on Friday 2 January 2026. If you get in touch during this time, we’ll respond as soon as we’re back.

We’re Inclusive

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you’ll be guaranteed an interview.

Need a reasonable adjustment to apply? Contact us at [e-mail].

A Note for Recruitment Agencies

We’re lucky to have a great Preferred Supplier List (PSL) in place, so we’re not looking for additional agency support right now. Thanks for understanding — we’ve got this covered!