At a Glance
- Tasks: Support recruitment processes and create engaging job adverts to attract top talent.
- Company: Join a friendly and supportive team at Bracknell Forest Council.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with a focus on wellbeing and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community through effective recruitment.
- Qualifications: Experience in recruitment with strong communication and organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 30753 - 36141 £ per year.
£30,753 - £36,141 per year inclusive of London Weighting
Location: Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid working)
Contract: Temporary
Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 28/06/2026 at 23:59
Reference: RS/26/339013
Are you an organised and creative recruitment professional with a flair for writing job adverts who is looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? Join our friendly and supportive team where you will have a key role ensuring our candidates have a positive recruitment experience and supporting our recruiting managers. This role is a 12-month fixed‑term contract covering maternity leave.
As one of the recruitment officers, you will provide advice and support to managers across the recruitment lifecycle from creating engaging job adverts to onboarding successful candidates. This is an excellent opportunity to build on your recruitment experience to support us to recruit people into roles that make a real difference to our community.
This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that you work from our Bracknell town centre office one to two days per week, alongside flexible working arrangements.
About You...
You will have experience of working in a recruitment environment with a focus on customer satisfaction and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team. You will be well organised, adaptable and confident managing competing priorities, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to providing a high‑quality service. You will have strong written communication skills, including experience creating or advising on recruitment advertising, with the ability to produce engaging, inclusive and candidate‑focused job adverts. Experience of onboarding processes, including right to work and pre‑employment checks and processing new starters onto a payroll system, is essential.
About The Team...
We are a small, supportive and forward‑thinking team committed to delivering an excellent recruitment service. Working closely with colleagues across HR, OD and Payroll, we encourage new ideas and continuous improvement in a busy and rewarding environment.
Key responsibilities...
- Act as the first point of contact for recruitment and resourcing enquiries, providing professional advice and guidance to managers and candidates on recruitment processes, policies and best practice, including advising on recruitment advertising and candidate attraction strategies.
- Support recruiting managers to produce engaging, inclusive and effective job adverts, ensuring content is clear, accessible and designed to attract high‑quality candidates.
- Provide a coordinated recruitment support service, working collaboratively with colleagues within the Resources team.
- Manage a range of recruitment campaigns and initiatives that help the council attract and appoint the skills and talent it needs.
- Work collaboratively with communications colleagues to promote vacancies and recruitment initiatives.
- Maintain and produce accurate recruitment and resourcing data to support decision‑making and service improvement.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
- Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work‑life balance.
- Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
- Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
- Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
- Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
Disability Confident and Inclusive Recruitment
Bracknell Forest council are proud to be an inclusive employer. This means that if you have made us aware on the application form that you have a disability, are an armed forces veteran or you are a care leaver, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. This role is not eligible for a sponsored work visa as it does not meet current Home Office sponsorship criteria. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
Recruitment Officer (maternity cover 12 month fixed term contract) in Bracknell employer: Bracknell Forest Council
Bracknell Forest Council is an excellent employer that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture. With flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and a commitment to continuous development, this role as a Recruitment Officer provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a balanced work-life environment in the heart of Bracknell.
