Recruitment & Retention Officer

City of Glasgow College; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading college in Scotland as a Recruitment & Retention Officer, where you will play a vital role in shaping the workforce. This full-time position offers the chance to manage the recruitment process, ensuring compliance with policies while providing essential administrative support. With a focus on accuracy and detail, you will thrive in a dynamic HR environment, contributing to a diverse and skilled team. Enjoy generous holiday entitlements, flexible working opportunities, and access to outstanding benefits. This is your opportunity to make an impact in a vibrant educational setting.

Benefits

45 days holiday (including bank & public holidays)

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Flexible working opportunities

Access to occupational health & employee support service

Dedicated health & wellbeing team

Cycle to work scheme

Access to campus facilities

Exclusive discounts from high street retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in HR or Recruitment in a diverse organization is essential.
• Certificate in HR/Recruitment practice or relevant work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the full recruitment process including job descriptions and adverts.
• Provide administrative support for the recruitment tracking system.

Skills

Recruitment Process Coordination

Data Input and Management

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

Certificate in HR/Recruitment Practice

HNC/SVQ Level III Qualification

Tools

MS Office

Excel

iTrent

Job description

3343 - Recruitment & Retention Officer

JOB VACANCY

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Recruitment & Retention Officer Fixed Term Maternity Cover, until 17th August 2025 Full-Time, 35 hours per week Salary: £31,920 - £34,332 per annum (starting salary commences at £31,920 per annum)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy HR department to assist in the efficient delivery of the College recruitment needs. The successful candidate will be involved in the co-ordination of the full recruitment process from preparation of job descriptions, drafting and posting adverts and organising the interview process. Liaising with HR and managers on the progress of recruitment highlighting any queries, concerns or areas of risk, ensuring that the recruitment process is followed in with line with the College’s Recruitment Policy and procedure and relevant legislation. In addition, the role will also provide administrative support and be responsible for all administration of the recruitment automated tracking system.
The ideal candidate will have a certificate in HR/Recruitment practice (or an appropriate HNC/SVQ Level III qualification) or relevant work experience.
Applicants should have experience of working within a Recruitment or HR function in a diverse organisation, including experience of inputting data, running reports and managing multiple conflicting priorities with tight deadlines simultaneously. Accuracy and attention to detail is essential. You should have working knowledge of MS Office, Word and Excel. Experience of iTrent would be desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Scotland’s leading colleges with access to great career development opportunities within a skilled workforce. Our modern Riverside Campus and City Campus provide a world-class working and learning environment. Some roles offer a mix of campus and remote working, and this can be discussed in further detail at interview. Additionally, the College offers an outstanding benefits package including:

• Generous holiday entitlement - 45 days holiday (including bank & public holidays)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to occupational health & a 24/7 confidential employee support service
• Access to a dedicated health & wellbeing team
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to campus facilities such as Costa Coffee, City Market (Bakery & Butchers), Hair and Beauty Salon, College Gym, Library Services
• Exclusive discounts from high street retailers

Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Disclosure Check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

For a detailed post description please click here and to apply for the above vacancy please visit the ‘join our team’ section on the College website at www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk

Applications close no later than 5pm on Monday 3 rd March 2025.

Vacancy reference: 3343