Training Qualification UK - Recruitment Coordinator in Sale

At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and we’re committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it’s our people who make this happen.

Training Qualifications UK is the fastest-growing Awarding Organisation in the UK, and a market leading End-Point Assessment Organisation. We work with over 500 schools, colleges, universities, and training providers across the world to provide qualification certificates, endorsements, and apprenticeships to over 150,000 learners.

To facilitate our continued growth, we are looking for an exceptionally organised and highly self-motivated individual to join the Recruitment Team in our People Services department, to support ongoing recruitment activities for internal permanent positions as we continue to grow. You’ll play a key role in ensuring we attract the best talent and maintain a robust recruitment and onboarding process that underpins the delivery of high-quality services to our customers. This role would suit an individual with previous recruitment resourcing experience who thrives on being organised and enjoys working with people.

Key Responsibilities

• Regularly liaise with internal departments to determine staff needs to contribute to a recruitment resourcing plan
• Proactively lead the recruitment process for all allocated permanent vacancies
• Responsible for coordinating the recruitment activity associated with multiple roles, working with managers to prioritise and manage expectations across all roles
• Complete the HR applicant screening process, as required, to determine candidate suitability for each role
• Arrange interviews and assist with interviews as requested
• Provide feedback to unsuccessful job applicants in a constructive and professional manner
• Proactively engage with appropriate external recruitment agencies and job boards to advertise roles and attract applicants
• Proactively engage with job boards such as LinkedIn to actively source candidates for specific roles
• Liaise and build positive relationships with external recruitment parties such as Indeed, FAB and others to obtain the maximum benefit from these relationships and subscriptions
• Actively engage with social media to promote specific job vacancies to attract and source new talent
• Liaise with the Marketing team and other key people within the Company to gain maximum exposure on social media platforms to aid the recruitment process
• Ensure a robust screening, interviewing and selection process is in place across the business for internal recruitment
• Use internal systems including the PeopleHR applicant tracking system (ATS) to track applicant progress and support onboarding of staff through liaison with the wider HR team
• Become an expert in PeopleHR ATS, troubleshoot system problems and support with the development of the ATS usage
• Coordinate role specific recruitment/assessment days to maximise efficiencies
• Provide pre-employment and compliance checks, such as Right to Work screening in line with internal policy and relevant legislation/regulatory requirements
• Develop in depth knowledge relating to Right to Work checks and the alternative routes for differing categories of applicant
• Track data pertaining to recruitment activity e.g. time/cost per hire
• Produce periodic reports relating to recruitment activity as required by People Services Manager, Leadership and Executive Teams
• Maintain current knowledge of the recruitment industry and best practices
• Conduct annual and periodic benchmarking against comparable external roles and salaries
• Keep track of costs relating to job advertising and recruitment agencies usage
• Develop and conduct training for managers relating to recruitment such as interview training, unconscious bias etc.
• Maintain and update SOPs pertaining to own area of responsibility
• Support Recruitment Lead and the People Services Team with additional projects as required

Other Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an understanding of Training Qualifications UK internal processes and of the wider educational landscape
• Maintain excellent in depth knowledge of Training Qualifications UK products and services
• Manage data: inputting, filing and monitoring
• Liaise with other departments to facilitate a smooth recruitment journey for all job applicants
• Work to improve and streamline processes and integrate the outcomes of your own work
• Undertake other duties considered within your skill and competence to assist the smooth running of the business as required

Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications

• At least 1 year of proven recruitment resourcing experience
• Experience of using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and/or HR Information System
• Demonstrable experience of coordination and diary management
• Level 2 English and Maths qualifications (or equivalent)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have sound IT skills to support core role functions
• Have sound judgement and decision-making skills

Key Characteristics

• Have a willingness to learn
• Have the ability to initiate, build and maintain relationships with candidates
• Be confident, brave and ambitious with a positive “can do, will do” attitude
• Be courteous
• Be well motivated, energetic, enthusiastic and able to work on your own initiative
• Be able to have fun!
• Work well with others
• Be trustworthy and take responsibility for own area of work
• Professional and able to build trust with job applicants and hiring managers
• Have outstanding organisational and time management skills
• Apply a flexible approach to all work tasks and working relationships
• Be able to keep an eye on the bigger picture and appreciate where your role fits in to the business

Key Benefits

• Training, Qualifications & Apprenticeships. It’s what we do!
• Company sick pay upon completion of probation.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday (33 in total).
• Additional annual leave day each year, after 2 years of continuous service (up to 28 days).
• An extra day off to celebrate your birthday and an extra day off for the Christmas period.
• Employer supported volunteering.
• Annual Loyalty Bonus.
• Annual salary review.
• Bupa healthcare benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• NEST pension.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• A positive and supportive working environment.
• Comprehensive onboarding.
• A workplace that supports a healthy work/life balance.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Should you require any additional support during the recruitment process due to a disability, please contact us so we can assist you.