Recruitment Assistant. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

Kisharon Langdon has an exciting opportunity for a Recruitment Assistant to join the team.

Location: North West London (NW9)

Salary: £25,000 to £27,000

Hours: 36 hours per week

Contract: Temporary / Fixed term (6-12 months fixed term)

About Us: Kisharon Langdon is a charity that has been supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people, and their families, for many years. We offer a comprehensive range of services spanning nursery and school education, further education, employment opportunities and supported living. Our mission is to empower people with learning disabilities and autistic people to thrive and realise their ambitions and aspirations. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and celebrate the diversity of the communities we serve.

The Role: The post holder is responsible for assisting the Assistant Director HR with the delivery of the recruitment life cycle. The primary focus of the role is to support the delivery of a comprehensive, end-to-end, best practice recruitment service, ensuring that recruiting managers, applicants, candidates and prospective employees receive high quality customer service whilst supporting the due diligence on our compliance priorities. The Recruitment Assistant will work collaboratively with their Recruitment and HR colleagues and recruiting managers to ensure seamless delivery and consistent handling of recruitment queries and assist with the creation and maintenance of processes, guidance manuals and other documentation relating to recruitment procedures, for both temporary and permanent recruitment. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the essential onboarding and compliance checks and supporting the induction of new starters.

Key Responsibilities:

• To support the end-to-end candidate journey from application, through to onboarding via the internal ATS system
• To work in partnership with colleagues to deliver a speedy, efficient, responsive and effective recruitment service in relation to compliance checks
• Request employment references and proactively secure them via regular contact with referee and candidate
• Request DBS checks
• To support the candidates expectations, ensuring they are kept engaged and informed throughout their experience during the recruitment process
• To ensure candidates compliance checks are progressed in a timely manner and provide support at all key stages as required, ie pre-screening, shortlisting, arranging interviews, supporting reference and DBS collation
• To respond to all queries and requests promptly and professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all applicants and colleagues
• To demonstrate the values of the organisation and to influence managers in best practice processes
• To contribute to increasing awareness of equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace at all times
• To fulfil any other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time that are reasonable and commensurate with this role

About You:

• CIPD Level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline (desirable)
• Educated to GCSE level with AC in English and Maths, or equivalent
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications including, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Held a similar recruitment and/or office administration role
• Up to date knowledge of employment documentation, and employment contracts
• Previous experience of inhouse recruitment
• Previous experience of using an ATS

What we offer:

• 21 days paid holiday per holiday year which increases with length of service, in addition, you are entitled to bank and public holidays and major Jewish festivals. (Pro-rated for part time staff)
• Company Pension scheme
• Occupational Sick Pay after a qualifying period, which increases with length of service
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme with free access to independent advice, support and counselling on a wide range of issues
• Development and career progression opportunities

How to apply: Please apply online today with your most current up to date CV and a brief cover letter (no more than one page) outlining your interest in joining Kisharon Langdon and your relevant skills and experience for the role. This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service, and all applicants will need to demonstrate the right to work full time in the UK without restrictions. Please note at this time Kisharon Langdon cannot offer certificate of sponsorship support. Please Note: We reserve the right depending on the number of applications received, to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged. To submit your CV for this exciting opportunity, click Apply now!