At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Recruitment Manager with admin tasks and ensure a smooth hiring process.
- Company: Join Bluebird Care, a company committed to equality and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £26,000 and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on teamwork and support.
- Why this job: Make a difference by enhancing candidate experiences in recruitment.
- Qualifications: Experience in admin or HR roles, strong organisational skills, and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 26000 - 26000 £ per year.
Recruitment Administrator
Location: Bromley, Lewisham & Southwark & Sevenoaks. Contract type: Office. Salary: £26,000 per annum.
To provide comprehensive administrative support to the Recruitment Manager throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.
The Recruitment Administrator will help ensure a positive candidate experience while maintaining accurate recruitment records and ensuring all pre‑employment checks are completed in line with company policies, safer recruitment practices and employment legislation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to the Recruitment Manager.
- Assist the Recruitment Manager with the full recruitment process, from advertising vacancies through to onboarding successful candidates.
- Screen applications against role requirements and assist with arranging interviews.
- Liaise with candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing updates and responding to recruitment enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
- Maintain accurate candidate records and update the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) throughout the recruitment process.
- Verify candidates' right to work in the UK by checking original documentation, including passports, birth certificates and share codes where applicable.
- Process pre‑employment checks, including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) applications, employment history verification and other compliance documentation.
- Prepare offer letters, contracts of employment and onboarding documentation for successful candidates.
- Coordinate skills assessments, induction training and new starter onboarding, ensuring all required documentation is completed before employment commences.
- Ensure recruitment files are accurate, complete and maintained in accordance with GDPR and company procedures.
- Work closely with the Recruitment Manager.
- Support the organisation’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion throughout all recruitment activities.
- Carry out any other recruitment administration duties as requested by the Recruitment Manager.
Person Specification
Essential
- Previous experience in an administration, recruitment or HR support role.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and the ability to learn recruitment systems.
- Ability to work independently while supporting a wider team.
- Professional, approachable and able to maintain confidentiality.
Desirable
- Experience within the health and social care sector.
- Knowledge of safer recruitment practices.
- Experience processing DBS applications, references and other pre‑employment checks.
- Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (e. g. Tribepad).
Qualifications
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
- A qualification in Business Administration, Human Resources or Recruitment is desirable but not essential.
Bluebird Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.
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Contact Details:
Bluebird Care Durham North Recruitment Team
