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Job Title: Talent & Recruitment Co-Ordinator

Location: HM Naval Base, Portsmouth (HMNBP)

Service Area: Human Resources

Hours of Work: 37 per week

Reporting to Talent & Recruitment Manager as Talent & Recruitment Co‑ordinator, you’ll be providing a pivotal service across KBS Maritime and its Hiring Managers by delivering and shaping the ongoing recruitment and talent delivery service. Working with varied stakeholders across the business, you’ll be tasked with the coordination of new vacancy approval progress, drafting job adverts, advertising, CV searching and screening in line with job requirements and conducting first‑stage telephone interviews, arranging interviews and conducting onboarding processes for new starters.

You will be expected to deliver an exceptional candidate experience and also be involved with proactive resourcing against hard‑to‑fill and critical roles including headhunting, external agency coordination and Boolean search across our existing job board partnerships. Additionally, you’ll be accountable for not only the delivery of an outstanding and inclusive recruitment service but also have the opportunity to gain exposure to wider strategic programmes of work that inform our talent strategy. These include (but are not limited to) data metrics, entry to employment initiatives, careers day support, referral guidance and much more.

Lastly, with a strong and proactive approach, you’ll support the Talent & Recruitment Manager in continuous improvements activities along the recruitment lifecycle, furthering our commitment to One KBS, driving business excellence and fostering a culture of collaboration where every recruitment touchpoint reflects our shared values and contributes to a more inclusive, agile and high‑performing workforce.

A background in talent acquisition, resource planning or full‑lifecycle recruitment, ideally gained in both in‑house or agency environments. Given the pace and visibility of the role, confidence in supporting hiring manager relationships is essential, along with a proactive mindset simply to get at the activity, and hold a genuine passion for delivering outstanding candidate experiences.

Demonstrating strong organisational skills and attention to detail, you’ll be confident managing multiple vacancies, coordinating timelines, and ensuring recruitment processes run smoothly and efficiently. Your ability to communicate clearly, adapt to changing priorities, and build trusted relationships will be key in supporting high‑quality hiring outcomes.

You’ll enjoy working within a fast‑paced environment with a close and friendly team. With strong active listening skills, you’ll be attuned to the needs and expectations of both hiring managers and candidates, ensuring thoughtful, responsive interactions that build trust and clarity.

You must have excellent communication and organisational skills combined with the ability to use your initiative and multi‑task. You’ll also be able to showcase a future‑focused mindset, that proactively identifies opportunities to refine recruitment practices, anticipate emerging talent needs, and contribute to continuous improvement in line with evolving business priorities.

• A competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Group income protection
• Flexible parental benefits (if applicable)
• Access to our Internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position.
• Continued professional career development
• Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme)
• Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services
• 50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard

Applications are urged to apply prior to the advertising closing date of Friday 14th November 2025 with a view of interviews scheduled to commence week commencing 24th November 2025. For all queries, please contact the Recruitment Team in the first instance who will advise accordingly.

At KBS Maritime, we’re not just another company – we’re an exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and KBR. Our team is dedicated to providing Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions and Alongside Services at His Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP), the beating heart of the Royal Navy.

With almost two‑thirds of the Royal Navy’s surface ships stationed at HMNBP, working with KBS Maritime means being at the forefront of innovation and progress. We operate in a unique and fascinating environment, with a mix of historic dockyards and cutting‑edge infrastructure that’s unlike any other.

By delivering state‑of‑the‑art solutions to the Royal Navy, KBS Maritime offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference to the safety, security, and sustainability of the UK’s National Defence and Security. But it’s not just about the work at KBS Maritime – we believe in the value of our people. We have the ethos of a small business, which means we value and empower our team members to succeed.