Recruitment Coordinator - Farmoor, Oxford

Ultimate Activity; 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 role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with a focus on child safeguarding practices. Candidates should have experience in recruitment and a passion for providing outstanding childcare. This full-time position offers a salary of £25,500 - £28,000 per annum plus a loyalty bonus.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Allowance: Up to 37 days per annum

Training Opportunities and CPD

Employee Discount on holiday childcare

Company sick pay scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular company socials

Free onsite parking

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience and / or understanding of working in a childcare setting.
• Previous experience within recruitment or a similar field.
• Highly computer literate with experience using Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Confident problem solver and highly organized with attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills with great telephone manner.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience in childcare setting

Experience in recruitment

Computer literacy in Word, Excel, Outlook

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Ability to perform under pressure

Job description

Recruitment Coordinator - Farmoor, Oxford

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 : £25,500 - £28,000 per annum (pro-rata) with a pro-rata £1,500 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

What M akes 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 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.