Recruitment Coordinator

Ultimate Activity; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in the UK is looking for a Recruitment Coordinator to manage the recruitment process for temporary staff. This role is crucial for ensuring the quality of programs provided to children. You will need experience in recruitment or a related field, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. The position offers a permanent, full-time contract with a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance and training opportunities.

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 in or understanding of working in a childcare setting.
• Experience in recruitment or related field, preferably in a multi-site environment.
• Confident communication skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Select and appoint suitable staff for programs following safer recruitment guidelines.
• Oversee new starter induction and vetting.
• Act as a key contact for staff and candidates.

Skills

Experience in childcare setting

Experience in recruitment

Highly computer literate

Confident communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Highly organized

Ability to perform under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Details

Title : Recruitment Coordinator

Reporting to : Recruitment Manager

Basis : Permanent Contract. Full time

Hours : Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:00 except during camp operating weeks when extended hours (8:00 to 18:00) will be required. Some weekend work will be necessary in preparation for and during camp seasons.

Location : Farmoor Oxfordshire

Salary : 25500 - 28000 per annum (pro-rata) with a pro-rata 1500 annual loyalty bonus

Start Date : January 2026 (Flexible. For the right candidate the start date could be delayed to February 2026)

Summary of Position

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.

Duties include

• Followingsafer 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

For a full list of responsibilities and duties download the Job Description

About You

Essential Requirements

• 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 in 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

About Us

Ultimate Activity Camps is a leading provider of holiday childcare in the UK. Our trusted holiday camps operate at venues across the country offering outstanding childcare & activity provision to children whilst providing peace of mind to parents.

What Makes us Ultimate

Benefits include :

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.

Apply online through our Careers Portal or email your cv to emailprotected

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 relevant check 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.

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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