Recruitment Officer

BCP Council; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government office in Bournemouth seeks a motivated Recruitment Officer to join their People & Culture team. This part-time position involves providing HR and recruitment support, including managing administrative tasks, coaching managers, and assisting with recruitment activities. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a positive attitude. The role offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth within a vibrant team focused on community service.

Benefits

Enhanced benefits package

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Meticulous attention to detail in all HR processes.
• Strong organisational skills to manage diverse tasks.
• Ability to support customers with patience and tenacity.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and advice to customers.
• Assist with HR processes to ensure smooth services.
• Coach managers on HR systems for accurate records.
• Produce contracts and correspondence as needed.
• Support recruitment activities and maintain records.
• Raise purchase orders and process invoices.
• Provide finance support using Dynamics F&O.

Skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Patience and tenacity

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Role Overview

The pay range for this role will be £28,142 - £31,537 (pro rata for part time colleagues). We’re looking forward to welcoming new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward‑thinking team.

You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site in the 'More than just a job' brochure.

Position

We’re looking for a motivated Recruitment Officer to join our People & Culture team. In this role, you’ll be part of a supportive and dynamic team, helping us deliver excellent HR and recruitment services. Part‑time Permanent role – 15 hours (Mon – Weds).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and advice to customers.
• Assist with HR processes and tasks that keep our services running smoothly.
• Coach managers on HR systems and processes to maintain accurate employment records throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Produce contracts and correspondence for employees and temporary staff.
• Support recruitment activities, including advertising posts and ensuring accurate record keeping.
• Raising purchase orders and invoices.
• Processing charge journals.
• Providing finance support via Dynamics F&O.

Qualifications

• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Patience and tenacity when supporting customers.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and adapt in a fast‑paced environment.

Contact

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Annette Burgess ([e-mail]). Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world‑renowned coastline. We can offer career‑defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world‑class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

Benefits

At BCP Council, we’re not just building a workforce— we’re transforming how we recognise and reward our people. Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at Employee benefits | Working for BCP link to careers page.

More About Us

Be the difference – Join an organisation that values you. More About us | Working for BCP.