Recruitment Officer

Brackenberry Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority recruitment agency in Liverpool is seeking a motivated Recruitment Officer for a 6-month contract, possibly extended. You will manage the recruitment process from advertising to hiring, ensuring compliance with pre-employment checks. The ideal candidate has HR qualifications and experience in fast-paced environments, particularly using Tribepad. This role will involve advising managers on HR policies and representing the Council at promotional events.

Qualifications

• HR/Recruitment qualification (e.g., CIPD) or equivalent relevant experience in talent acquisition.
• Proven experience in an in-house recruitment or talent acquisition role within a fast‑paced environment.
• Essential experience using Tribepad to manage candidate flow and recruitment stages.
• Demonstrable experience handling complex pre-employment checks and understanding the vetting and barring process.
• Proven ability to multitask and manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining strict attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle, advising on advert copy and selection methods.
• Facilitate and verify all pre-appointment checks, including Right to Work documentation.
• Provide guidance to managers on Council policies and HR best practices.
• Represent the Council at job fairs and universities to promote Liverpool City Council.
• Support colleagues during high-volume periods, ensuring deadlines are met.

Skills

HR/Recruitment qualification

Experience in in-house recruitment

Using Tribepad for candidate management

Handling complex pre-employment checks

Multitasking and managing high-volume caseload

Education

CIPD or equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Tribepad

Job description

We are working closely alongside with a local authority in Liverpool to assist with the appointment of a Recruitment Officer on a 6‑month contract, highly likely to be extended at client’s discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Liverpool City Council is seeking a highly motivated and agile Recruitment Officer to join our fast‑paced HR team. This is a critical "end-to-end" role, requiring a unique blend of recruitment expertise and administrative precision. You will manage a personal caseload of vacancies, acting as a strategic partner to hiring managers while ensuring all pre‑employment compliance is met.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle, from advising on engaging advert copy and selection methods to issuing final contracts of employment.
• Facilitate and verify all pre-appointment checks, including Right to Work documentation, references, medical screening, and processing DBS applications.
• Provide expert guidance to managers on Council policies, employment legislation, and HR best practices to ensure fair and effective hiring.
• Represent the Council at job fairs, schools, and universities to promote Liverpool City Council as an employer of choice.
• Adopt a flexible approach to support colleagues during high-volume periods, ensuring all departmental deadlines are met.

Qualifications

• HR/Recruitment qualification (e.g., CIPD) or equivalent relevant experience in talent acquisition.
• Proven experience in an in-house recruitment or talent acquisition role within a fast‑paced environment.
• Essential experience using Tribepad to manage candidate flow and recruitment stages.
• Demonstrable experience handling complex pre-employment checks and understanding the vetting and barring process.
• Proven ability to multitask and manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining strict attention to detail.