Recruitment Coordinator

A successful and leading Management consultancy and recruitment practice in the public and not-for-profit sectors is recruiting for a Recruitment Coordinator. You will be working as part of a team with inhouse colleagues and Senior Associate Consultants to ensure the smooth running of recruitment processes, by providing effective administrative support for a portfolio of assigned executive/non-exec recruitment projects.

Key responsibilities

• Take full ownership of project support for assigned permanent recruitment assignments, delivering best-in-class service to clients, candidates, and lead Recruiters (Associates).
• Act as the primary point of contact for queries via email or phone, maintaining regular communication with clients, recruitment associates, and candidates to ensure smooth coordination and high-quality service.
• Manage all administrative aspects of the recruitment process, including:
• Developing and updating recruitment packs and media advertisements in collaboration with designers and media outlets
• Liaising with clients and candidates to arrange interviews, assessment centres, and practical logistics
• Processing applications and compiling selection panel packs
• Coordinating reference checks, equality monitoring, reporting, and interview feedback
• Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the Executive Search software (File Finder), ensuring all recruitment activities are properly documented and traceable.
• Assist in candidate and client research to gather relevant background information that supports informed decision-making during recruitment.
• Ensure all project deadlines are met in line with agreed timelines and client expectations, producing documentation and communications in a timely and compliant manner.
• Provide outstanding customer service throughout the recruitment process, addressing issues proactively and maintaining professionalism in all interactions.
• Keep recruitment information on the website current and assist in content updates related to active recruitment campaigns.

Experience Required

• Experience of working in the recruitment or HR Administration
• Knowledge of the social housing and/or care and/or charitable and/or public sectors is desirable
• Understanding of maintaining principles of equality and diversity and transparency in recruitment
• Degree level education or equivalent
• Solid experience of MS Office applications, in particular Word, Excel, and Outlook

Benefits

• 25 days, plus public holidays. This rises by one day per completed year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days, plus public holidays
• Salary exchange pension scheme, with an employer contribution that matches employee contributions up to 5%
• Health insurance for employees that have successfully completed their probation. This is available for employees and their dependents, and the company meets the cost of the premiums, though it is classed as a taxable benefit.
• Death in service insurance, set at the equivalent of two years' salary
• Up to 10% bonus based on company and own performance
• Hybrid working, 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.