Resourcing Officer

Location: Swindon

Salary: £14 - £15 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary (1 month)

Hybrid working available

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm

About the Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Resourcing Officer to join our People Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator or recruitment professional who is passionate about attracting talent and delivering an exceptional candidate experience. Working closely with hiring managers and colleagues across the People Services function, you will coordinate the full recruitment lifecycle, from vacancy creation and advertising through to onboarding and induction. You will play a key role in ensuring recruitment processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with safer recruitment requirements. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, managing multiple priorities, and helping organisations attract and retain outstanding people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities across a variety of professional, operational, and specialist roles.
• Create engaging job advertisements and manage vacancy campaigns across multiple recruitment channels.
• Maintain and update careers information to ensure vacancies and recruitment resources remain accurate and current.
• Manage candidate communications throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive and professional experience.
• Organise interview schedules, coordinate stakeholder availability, and prepare recruitment documentation.
• Promote opportunities through social media and other innovative attraction methods.
• Develop talent pipelines and explore new approaches to candidate sourcing and employer branding.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with recruitment agencies and external partners.
• Support attendance at careers events, recruitment fairs, and talent engagement activities.
• Coordinate apprenticeship recruitment programmes and early careers initiatives.
• Participate in interviews and selection activities where required.
• Manage pre-employment processes, including reference collection, right-to-work verification, and onboarding administration.
• Prepare contracts, offer documentation, welcome information, and induction arrangements for new starters.
• Ensure all recruitment activity complies with safer recruitment practices and relevant safeguarding requirements.
• Coordinate candidate logistics where necessary, including site visits, travel arrangements, and associated administration.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure data is managed in accordance with GDPR requirements.
• Update HR systems and databases to ensure information remains current and reliable.
• Provide timely and accurate information to payroll and other internal stakeholders.
• Manage recruitment inboxes, enquiries, correspondence, and related administration.
• Produce recruitment updates and reports as required.
• Review recruitment processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, candidate experience, and compliance.
• Support People Services projects and initiatives as required.
• Contribute to recruitment-focused meetings, working groups, and service improvement activities.
• Keep up to date with employment legislation, recruitment best practice, and industry developments.

About You:

Essential Requirements:

• GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications in English and Mathematics.
• Experience delivering excellent customer service.
• Previous administrative experience within a busy office environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and research skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable Requirements:

• Knowledge of safer recruitment practices and safeguarding requirements.
• Experience supporting recruitment campaigns and candidate selection processes.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) or HR management systems.
• Interviewing and candidate assessment experience.
• Understanding of employment legislation and recruitment best practice.
• CIPD qualification, recruitment qualification, or willingness to work towards a relevant professional qualification.

Benefits:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on organisational growth and success.
• Exposure to a broad range of recruitment and people services activities.
• Ongoing support to develop your career within HR and recruitment.