Recruitment Administrator in Reading

Hybrid working available with the flexibility to work from home and collaborate in-office when needed. We believe we offer our colleagues the best hybrid and flexible working practices, balancing working from home with time collaborating and socialising with colleagues in our modern offices.

Fletchers Group have a fantastic opportunity to join our growing Team. Are you an organised problem-solver with strong administrative skills, have a passion for people and an interest in building a career in recruitment? We’re looking for a Recruitment Administrator to join our friendly and supportive Recruitment team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the full recruitment journey — from the moment a vacancy is approved through to welcoming new starters into the business. You’ll work closely with hiring managers, candidates, and recruitment colleagues, ensuring every step of the process runs smoothly, accurately, and professionally.

With hybrid working and flexibility around your office base, this role offers the chance to develop your recruitment knowledge in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your ideas, attention to detail, and proactive approach will be valued.

In return Fletchers offers:

• 35 hours working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, with an option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year
• Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
• Varied calendar of funded company social events
• Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
• A genuinely supportive and friendly culture
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Main Responsibilities:

• Support the start to end administration of the recruitment and selection process including but not exclusive to:
• Assisting with the administration of Headcount Approval Form (HAF) requests which trigger the recruitment process;
• Liaising with recruiting managers to ensure up to date job descriptions for roles are available at the point of a HAF being received;
• Uploading vacancies and CVs to the Applicant Tracking System (ATS);
• Providing administrative support to the Recruitment Business Partners and Advisors to ensure that the ATS and the People HR system (PHR) are updated at each stage of the process;
• Coordinating candidate & recruiting manager availability to arrange interviews;
• Supporting hiring managers with interview preparations;
• Attending interviews as notetaker if required;
• Communicating with candidates to advise of progress and outcomes of applications at each stage of the process;
• Uploading successful applicants’ data into the PHR system;
• Uploading all relevant documentation onto the PHR System;
• Assist with the weekly production of reports on recruitment statistics;
• Attend events such as recruitment fairs and careers events.

All responsibilities are to be carried out in an accurate and timely manner and in a supportive & professional way.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Strong general administrative experience and excellent attention to detail.
• Positive, “can-do” approach with a proactive attitude to work
• Excellent people and customer service skills – being able to build positive relationships with a diverse range of applicants and people right across the business
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to work independently and suggest better ways of working as appropriate.
• A strong team player
• Interested in developing a career in Recruitment

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience of working in the legal sector
• Experience of working in a recruitment role
• Experience of working with a data input system

Fletchers is a fast-growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with outstanding rankings in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several strategic acquisitions, we’ve evolved into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for continued growth and innovation. We aspire to be the best place to work in the legal sector. Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness.

We are proud to offer some of the best hybrid and flexible working arrangements in the industry — because we understand that balance drives performance. At Fletchers, we also value connection and collaboration. We create exciting opportunities for teams to come together and thrive. Whether you’re starting your career or aiming for leadership, you’ll find a clear path to progress and development here — from apprenticeships and professional qualifications to senior roles and Partnership.

We seek out a broad range of challenging, high-quality legal work, enabling our people to build meaningful and progressive careers. And we don’t just talk about development — we invest in it, with a significant proportion of our colleagues working towards relevant qualifications at any given time. We reward those who help build our success and live our values. Our benefits package is designed to grow with you, offering real opportunities to share in our long-term strength. Our base pay and bonus structure is built to recognise and reward high performance.

Join us and be part of a law firm that’s not only growing, but redefining what it means to work in legal services. Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce: we welcome applications from any and all backgrounds. We’re committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive, understanding and celebrating that no colleague is the same.