Recruitment Officer

THE CALDECOTT FOUNDATION LTD; Smeeth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's services organization in Smeeth is seeking a Recruitment Officer to manage recruitment and HR support. This full-time role includes creating job adverts, managing applications, and facilitating onboarding. Ideal candidates should have recruitment experience and strong communication skills. The organization offers competitive benefits, including a health cashback scheme and career development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday entitlement

Career progression with qualifications funded

Health cashback scheme

Matched pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Vouchers and discounts

Qualifications

• Must have experience in recruitment (in-house or agency).
• Understanding of safer recruitment practices is desirable.
• Proficient in time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the recruitment process and support HR functions.
• Create engaging job adverts and manage applications.
• Ensure smooth onboarding for new starters.

Skills

Experience in a recruitment-focused role

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Confident communicator

Job description

Overview

Recruitment Officer (with HR & Admin Support Duties) – Location: Smeeth, Kent TN25. On-site Only. Employment Type: Full time 37.5 hours per week. Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break.

About Us

The Caldecott Foundation has been helping children build a future for over 110 years. We provide schools, homes and therapeutic services to children and young people. We are passionate about improving outcomes for our young people, encouraging life skills, and developing their social skills through play and education, whilst having fun. We pride ourselves on providing our children and young people with exciting opportunities and an outstanding environment to live in.

Job Purpose

We are now seeking a Recruitment Officer to take the lead on our recruitment process and support key HR functions. This is a varied, rewarding, and people-focused role where no two days are the same.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment (Core Focus): Create and place engaging job adverts across appropriate platforms.
• Manage incoming applications and CVs.
• Communicate with applicants throughout the recruitment process.
• Schedule interviews by coordinating with hiring managers and candidates.
• Prepare interview packs and documentation.
• Create and update job descriptions and person specifications.
• Carry out all pre-employment checks including references, DBS, and occupational health.
• Issue offers letters and employment contracts.
• Arrange start dates and ensure smooth onboarding for new starters.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners to expand recruitment reach.

• HR Support Duties: Monitor and process DBS renewals for current staff.
• Respond to reference requests for former employees.
• Support the management and communication of the Foundation’s employee benefits.
• Assist with various stages of the employee lifecycle, particularly onboarding.

• General Administration & Reception: Provide general administrative support to the HR team.
• Cover reception as needed, including greeting visitors and handling calls.

What we're looking for

• Experience in a recruitment-focused role (in-house or agency).
• Understanding of safer recruitment practices (particularly relevant to children’s services) – training can be provided.
• Strong organisational skills and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and a proactive, solution-focused attitude.
• Confident communicator, able to build strong relationships with candidates, staff, and external partners.
• Must be able to work on-site each day.

What we can give you

The benefits you receive will increase over time in recognition of your commitment and dedication and include:

• 28 days holiday entitlement (inclusive of Bank Holidays) – increasing to 30 days after 3 years of service.
• Solid career progression, with recognised qualifications, up to and including master’s level, funded by the company.
• a health cashback scheme (which covers you and up to four children).
• a matched company pension scheme with up to 5% matched employer contributions.
• an employee assistance programme.
• vouchers and discounts off retail, food, and entertainment.
• a cycle to work scheme.
• will writing service.

Sound like a match?

Please send your CV through to us via our company website, to be sent an Application Form, and the Job Description and Person Specification.

The Caldecott Foundation is committed to safeguarding children. We follow safer recruitment guidelines, and all appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing Date: 3rd October 2025

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis – early applications are encouraged.

Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorships