Recruitment Coordinator

Ultimate Activity; Oxford; Vor Ort; GBP 22.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous leave

CPD training

Staff childcare perks

Flexible working outside peak camp

Pension & wellbeing support

Social events

Zusammenfassung

Ultimate Activity Camps is seeking a Recruitment Coordinator to manage end-to-end seasonal staff recruitment across our holiday programmes. You will screen applications, conduct interviews via phone/video, and ensure staff ratios meet regulatory requirements.

DBS checks, pre-camp training and accurate payroll records will also be part of your responsibilities. This role supports on-site camp operations across multiple locations, with a focus on proactive sourcing, engaging job fairs and online

Qualifikationen

• Experience in recruitment or similar field, preferably multi-site
• Confident and tenacious problem solver
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communication skills, both written and spoken
• Enthusiastic team player with drive to complete tasks to a high standard
• Experience and ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines

Aufgaben

• Coordinate end-to-end seasonal staff recruitment
• Screen applications and shortlist candidates for interviews
• Conduct interviews via phone and video calls
• Source emergency cover and manage staff-to-child ratios
• Ensure DBS and background checks are completed
• Onboard new staff and maintain accurate staff records and timesheets
• Manage recruitment adverts and outreach (job fairs, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Assist with camp training and assessment days
• Respond to candidate inquiries and support onboarding during holidays

Kenntnisse

Organised

Attention to detail

Communications

Team player

Problem solving

Under pressure

Jobbeschreibung

The quality of our programmes relies on the quality of our people. The Recruitment Coordinator plays a pivotal role in our success by managing end-to-end seasonal staff recruitment for all of our programmes and ensuring our high standards are delivered consistently. We empower our staff to build positive relationships, collaborate effectively, and inspire children every day.

Selection & Interviewing:

• Application screening, selecting the best candidates for interview
• Conduct interviews via phone and video call
• Ensure required ratios of staff:children are met
• Source emergency cover in the event of absence
• Ensure staff levels and qualifications meet OFSTED and regulatory requirements
• Ensure the on-camp teams have a suitable balance of skills and experiences, reflecting the core values of the company and the schools at which they are employed

Compliance & Onboarding:

• Complete necessary background checks, including obtaining references and DBS checks to ensure staff are suitable for a childcare role
• Ensure staff complete necessary pre-camp training
• Update internal systems to ensure information held on candidates is up to date
• Provide accurate staff records/timesheets for payroll

Outreach & Initiatives:

• Research and implement new recruitment sourcing opportunities
• Take an active approach in the recruitment of new candidates, attending job fairs/events and contacting recruiters and advertisers, etc.
• Utilise LinkedIn to find suitable candidates
• Manage adverts on external job boards
• Be committed to implementing and maintaining an attractive employer value proposition

Candidate & Staff Engagement:

• Respond to general employment queries via telephone, email and through social media
• Follow up on candidate leads generated through marketing campaigns
• Play an active role to assist the smooth running of our camp training and assessment days
• According to a rota, assist with cover of out of office phone line, reacting to any staffing emergencies and ensuring any correspondence received is communicated to the relevant team members (during school holidays only)

Please note that due to the seasonal nature of the business and the requirements of the role, candidates must be available to work in school holidays and only limited annual leave days will be considered during these peak periods.

Experience and/or understanding of working in a childcare or educational setting

• Previous experience within recruitment or a similar field, preferably in a multi-site environment
• 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
• Have a full and Valid UK driving licence with access to a car

Ultimate Activity Camps is a leading UK provider of holiday childcare, delivering outstanding activity programmes for children aged 4 to 14 at 40 first-class schools. From multi-activity programmes and bushcraft to cookery, sports, performance, technology and creative activities, our varied programmes offer something for every child. We give parents peace of mind while creating fun, memorable experiences where children can learn new skills, build confidence and make lasting memories.

What Makes us Ultimate?

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.

Benefits include:

• + Generous Leave: Up to 37 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus TOIL for weekend work
• + Professional Growth: Free CPD training (First Aid, Safe Recruitment, Leadership, Mental Health, GDPR, ER)
• + Childcare & Family Perks: Free places for your children on Ultimate holiday camps
• + Work Flexibility: Flexible working options outside of peak camp operating periods
• + Financial & Workplace Benefits: Company pension, discounted gym membership, health and wellbeing support, company medical plans and regular social events
• + Part of Dukes Education Ltd, offering strong group support, CPD and network benefits

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.