Recruitment Coordinator - Maternity Cover

Kingdom Services Group Ltd; Newton-le-Willows; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingdom Services Group is seeking a Recruitment Coordinator for a 12-month maternity cover at our Newton-le-Willows Head Office. You will support the full recruitment process across our Security division, from attracting and screening candidates to coordinating interviews and onboarding.

This role requires strong administration, excellent customer service and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment. Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, with start in October 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and telephone skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive, reliable, and team-oriented attitude.
• Right to work in the UK and able to provide employment references.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage applications for current vacancies.
• Screen CVs and assess candidate suitability against role requirements.
• Arrange interviews and recruitment assessments.
• Conduct candidate interviews via video conferencing platforms.
• Guide candidates through the recruitment process from application to onboarding.
• Respond professionally and promptly to telephone and email enquiries.
• Provide excellent support to candidates, managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Resolve recruitment queries efficiently and professionally.
• Accurately take and relay messages when required.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and databases.
• Ensure candidate information is GDPR compliant and up to date.
• Assist with pre-employment checks, right-to-work verification, and references.
• Prepare recruitment documentation and correspondence.
• Support recruitment reporting and KPI tracking.
• Work towards agreed recruitment targets.
• Provide administrative support to the wider Recruitment Team.
• Help identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes and candidate experience.

Skills

Customer service

Telephone skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Right to work

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Recruitment Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Location: Newton-le-Willows Head Office

Salary: £26,227.56 per annum

Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Start Date: October 2026

Join Kingdom Services Group as a Recruitment Coordinator on an Exciting 12-Month Maternity Cover Contract!

We're looking for an organised, motivated, and people-focused Recruiter to join our busy Recruitment Team based at our Newton-le-Willows Head Office. In this role, you'll support the full recruitment process across our Security division, from attracting and screening candidates through to coordinating interviews and onboarding successful applicants. You'll play a key role in delivering a positive candidate experience while supporting hiring managers to fill vacancies efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administration and customer service skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to develop their recruitment career.

Recruitment & Candidate Management

• Monitor and manage applications for current vacancies.
• Screen CVs and assess candidate suitability against role requirements.
• Arrange interviews and recruitment assessments.
• Conduct candidate interviews via video conferencing platforms.
• Guide candidates through the recruitment process from application to onboarding.

Communication & Customer Service

• Respond professionally and promptly to telephone and email enquiries.
• Provide excellent support to candidates, managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Resolve recruitment queries efficiently and professionally.
• Accurately take and relay messages when required.

Administration & Compliance

• Maintain accurate recruitment records and databases.
• Ensure candidate information is GDPR compliant and up to date.
• Assist with pre-employment checks, right-to-work verification, and references.
• Prepare recruitment documentation and correspondence.

Reporting & Team Support

• Support recruitment reporting and KPI tracking.
• Work towards agreed recruitment targets.
• Provide administrative support to the wider Recruitment Team.
• Help identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes and candidate experience.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong customer service and telephone skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive, reliable, and team-oriented attitude.
• Right to work in the UK and able to provide employment references.

Non-Negotiable Requirements

• Demonstrates Kingdom's CARE values in everything they do.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to compliance.
• Professional and confident communicator.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Organised, proactive, and customer-focused approach.

About Kingdom Services Group

Kingdom Services Group is one of the UK's leading providers of Security, Cleaning, Recruitment and Training services. With over 11,500 colleagues, a presence across 5,000+ customer sites, and annual revenues exceeding £300 million, we're proud of our reputation for delivering award-winning services with care.

Why Join Us?

• Monday to Friday working hours with no weekends.
• Be part of a supportive and experienced recruitment team.
• Gain valuable recruitment experience within a growing national organisation.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on attracting and hiring quality talent.