Resourcing & Talent Acquisition Support Officer (21hrs a week)

Neway International Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Resourcing & Talent Acquisition Support Officer to join their client, supporting the recruitment process. This part-time role in London requires HR administration experience, proficiency in applicant tracking systems, and strong communication skills. The successful candidate will manage recruitment campaigns, liaise with advertising partners, and organise recruitment events while promoting diversity and inclusion. This temporary role offers a competitive hourly rate, with the opportunity to contribute to high-quality recruitment services.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration within a customer-focused organisation.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for recruitment campaigns.
• Liaise with advertising partners and support social media content.
• Maintain recruitment tracking systems and run reports.
• Organise interview panels and recruitment-related events.
• Assist with recruitment training and induction events.

Skills

HR administration experience

Knowledge of applicant tracking systems

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Project management awareness

Flexible working approach

Tools

Oracle Recruitment Cloud

Job description

Neway International are seeking a Resourcing & Talent Acquisition Support Officer to join our client Lewisham Council.

Location: 1 Catford Road, Catford, London, SE6 4RU
Hours: 21 per week
Start Date: 17 December 2025
Duration: 12 Weeks (Temporary)
Pay Rates: PAYE £19.10 per hour / Limited/Umbrella £24.87 per hour
Work Pattern: Part‑time, temporary assignment
Requirement: Basic DBS required

About the Client

Lewisham Council is committed to delivering high‑quality services that reflect the diverse needs of its residents. The People and Organisation Development team plays a key role in supporting the Council’s vision by ensuring effective resourcing, recruitment, and talent acquisition practices. Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities are central to the Council’s values.

The Role

The Resourcing & Talent Acquisition Support Officer will provide administrative coordination and support across the Council’s resourcing and talent acquisition consultancy service. This role covers the end‑to‑end recruitment life cycle, ensuring processes run smoothly and efficiently while maintaining high standards of customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for recruitment campaigns, ensuring timetables are tracked and communicated.
• Liaise with advertising partners and support social media content as directed.
• Maintain recruitment tracking systems, run reports, and support system upgrades.
• Organise interview panels, documentation, and recruitment‑related events.
• Support candidate engagement throughout recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Assist with recruitment training, induction events, job fairs, and diversity initiatives.
• Upload and edit intranet content related to recruitment and selection.
• Track redeployment activity and provide reports to advisers.
• Contribute to projects, recruitment metrics reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and effective team working.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in HR administration within a customer‑focused organisation.
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems and recruitment processes.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems (e.g., Oracle Recruitment Cloud).
• Project management awareness with the ability to monitor progress and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to equal opportunities, probity, and professional development.
• Flexible approach, able to work outside normal office hours when required.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to Lewisham Council’s resourcing and talent acquisition function, supporting the delivery of high‑quality recruitment services and championing diversity and inclusion.