At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage candidate journeys and support high-volume recruitment campaigns.
- Company: Join a dynamic team keeping our transport network running smoothly.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, great team culture, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with a focus on candidate experience and operational efficiency.
- Why this job: Be a key player in shaping the future of transport operations.
- Qualifications: Experience in fast-paced recruitment and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 33200 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you energised by fast-paced recruitment and keeping high-volume operations moving? We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Coordinator to play a vital role in hiring the people who keep our transport network running safely, smoothly, and on time.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll manage candidate journeys end to end, support large-scale recruitment campaigns, and work closely with operations and training teams to get new starters road-ready.
The Role
Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, you’ll support operational recruitment across the business, ensuring an outstanding candidate experience from application through to onboarding. You’ll be a key partner to recruiters, operations, and training, helping maximise conversion, efficiency, and compliance.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Candidate Management
- Act as the main point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process
- Manage communications, updates, and queries professionally and efficiently
- Support candidate screening and pipeline management
- Coordinate pre-boarding activities including medicals and licence applications
- Recruitment Support
- Support assessment days, including logistics, reporting, and candidate follow-up
- Schedule interviews and liaise with training schools on assessments and inductions
- Provide administrative support to high-volume recruitment campaigns
- Pre-boarding & Onboarding
- Coordinate start dates, inductions, and onboarding documentation
- Ensure all pre-employment checks are completed accurately and on time
- Work with internal stakeholders to ensure new starters are fully prepared
- Reporting & Compliance
- Maintain accurate recruitment records in Workday
- Produce reports on pipeline activity, assessments, and onboarding metrics
- Ensure compliance with internal processes and external regulatory requirements
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in a fast-paced, high-volume recruitment environment
- Strong candidate management and recruitment coordination skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines
- Confident using ATS/HR systems and Microsoft Office
What Success Looks Like
- Strong conversion ratios from application to start
- Timely establishment of new starters
- High levels of system accuracy, compliance, and governance
Key Stakeholders
- HR
- Operations
- Training School
If you enjoy working at pace, take pride in delivering a seamless candidate experience, and want to play a key role in keeping a transport operation fully staffed and operational, we’d love to hear from you.
Talent Acquisition Coordinator in North East employer: Arriva Limited
As a Talent Acquisition Coordinator, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our company fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, ensuring that you have the resources and opportunities to excel in your role while contributing to the vital operations of our transport network. With a focus on high-volume recruitment, we offer a rewarding experience where your efforts directly impact the efficiency and safety of our services.
