Recruitment Coordinator

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

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Oxford is seeking a Recruitment Coordinator to manage the recruitment process for temporary staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in a childcare setting and recruitment. Responsibilities include screening applications, conducting interviews, and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £25,500 - £28,000 per annum and the chance to work with children during holiday camps.

Benefits

Up to 37 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free CPD opportunities

Company pension

Regular social events

Free on-site parking

Free places for children on holiday camps

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.
• Confident communication skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Screen applications and select candidates.
• Conduct interviews via phone, video call, and in person.
• Ensure required staff ratios are met.

Skills

Experience in childcare

Recruitment experience

Highly computer literate

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Adaptability to deadlines

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About the Company

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.

Ultimate Activity Company Ltd is a renowned provider of holiday childcare across the UK. Our reputable holiday camps are held at various venues nationwide, offering exceptional childcare and activities for children while ensuring peace of mind for parents.

Responsibilities

• Application screening, selecting the best candidates for interview
• Conduct interviews via phone, video call, and in person
• Ensure required ratios of staff:children are met based on booking numbers
• Source emergency cover in the event of sickness
• Ensure staff levels and qualifications meet OFSTED & Health & Safety requirements
• Oversee new starter induction
• Assist with the development and management of recruitment initiatives
• Respond to general employment queries via telephone, email and through social media
• 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 (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 the school holidays and only limited annual leave days will be considered during these peak periods.

Required Skills

• 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
• Able to commute daily to our office just outside Oxford

Pay range and compensation package

• Contract: Permanent | Full Time
• Start Date: January 2026 (Flexible)
• 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.
• Pay: £25,500 - £28,000 per annum (pro-rata) with a pro-rata £1,500 annual loyalty bonus

Benefits

• Holiday Allowance: Up to 37 days plus bank holidays annually, plus time in lieu for weekend work
• Free CPD opportunities in, but not limited to, employee relations, first aid, safe recruitment, leadership & management.
• Company pension
• Regular social events
• Free on-site parking
• Free places for children on our Ultimate holiday camps
• 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.

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, internet search, employment history and reference checks, and international criminal record checks where required.