Recruitment Officer - 12-month Maternity Cover

Rainbows Children's Hospice; Woodthorpe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's palliative care charity is looking for a passionate Recruitment Officer for a 12-month maternity cover contract. The role involves managing end-to-end recruitment, ensuring inclusive practices, and onboarding new talent. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in recruitment, keen to build relationships and improve processes. The role is based in Woodthorpe, UK and offers competitive benefits including healthcare plans and generous holiday.

Benefits

Eligibility for blue light card discount scheme

Healthcare Cashback plan

Life Assurance

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Affordable meals at the Hospice

Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit

Free access to employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, preferably in a similar organization.
• Confident in building relationships and improving processes.
• Ability to attract exceptional talent creatively.

Responsibilities

• Support the rollout of the new Applicant Tracking System.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment cycle.
• Champion inclusion and diversity in recruitment.
• Provide recruitment advice to managers and candidates.
• Organise and deliver Corporate Induction for new starters.
• Review and improve recruitment practices continuously.
• Recruit new Trustees to the Board.
• Represent at careers events.

Skills

Proven experience designing and embedding effective, inclusive recruitment practices

Confident using and optimising an ATS

Strong knowledge of selection methods and interview techniques

Able to build strong, collaborative relationships across teams

Experienced in conducting and training others in competency-based and assessment interviews

Job description

Overview

This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll lead on delivering an exceptional recruitment experience, ensuring our hiring practices are inclusive, efficient, and reflective of Rainbows' values.

Key responsibilities

• Support the rollout of the new Applicant Tracking System (Talos), ensuring it is compliant, efficient, and user-friendly, including delivering training to hiring managers.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment cycle, leveraging technology to provide a seamless, people-focused service.
• Champion inclusion and diversity throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
• Provide professional advice and support to managers, employees, and candidates on all aspects of recruitment.
• Organise and deliver Rainbows' Corporate Induction for new starters, ensuring a positive onboarding experience.
• Continuously review, refresh, and improve recruitment practices to ensure alignment with current best practice and organisational priorities.
• Successfully recruit new Trustees to the Board, ensuring a transparent and inclusive process.
• Represent Rainbows at careers events, promoting current vacancies and raising awareness of Rainbows as a charity and employer of choice.

Desired candidate profile

We're seeking a confident and experienced recruiter who can hit the ground running and make a real impact from day one. You'll be someone who enjoys building relationships, improving processes, and finding creative ways to attract exceptional talent.

• Proven experience designing and embedding effective, inclusive recruitment practices.
• Confident using and optimising an ATS.
• Strong knowledge of selection methods and interview techniques.
• Able to build strong, collaborative relationships across teams.
• Experienced in conducting and training others in competency-based and assessment interviews.

Salary & contract

• £35,560 per annum
• Contract
• NEW

Call to action

Are you a skilled recruitment professional looking for a fixed-term opportunity where your work truly makes a difference? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

About Rainbows Children's Hospice

Here at Rainbows Children's Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care and end-of-life support to over 750 Babies, Children, and Young People living with life-limiting conditions and terminal illnesses as well as approximately 3,000 people, including families, siblings, and carers, across the East Midlands. Simply put, we're here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are.

Job details

We're looking for a passionate and proactive Recruitment Officer to join our friendly People Team on a 12 month maternity cover contract. You'll play a key role in attracting, engaging, and onboarding the talented individuals who help make Rainbows such a special place to work.

Benefits

• Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme and Company Shop.
• Healthcare Cashback plan.
• Life Assurance.
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme or Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.
• Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
• Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit whilst at the Hospice.
• Free access to an employee assistance programme.
• Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders.