Recruitment Officer in London

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth's communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan 'Our Future, Our Lambeth'. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

Join our dynamic Human Resources & Organisation Development team, where we lead organisational development, workforce strategy, and change. Our function is structured across HR Business Partnering, Resourcing and Operations Services, and Organisational Development & Inclusion, working together to deliver high-quality people management and support organisational performance.

As a Recruitment Officer, you will deliver high quality, efficient, and inclusive recruitment support across the Council. You will coordinate and deliver recruitment processes from advert to appointment, ensuring compliance with policy, governance, and our commitment to equity and justice. You will play a key role in providing a positive experience for both candidates and hiring managers, supporting safer recruitment, and embedding inclusive practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes, from advertising to onboarding
• Prepare and place job adverts, manage applicant tracking, and support shortlisting and interviews
• Advise managers on recruitment processes and documentation
• Act as a key contact for candidates and managers, ensuring a professional and customer-focused experience
• Support safer recruitment, including right to work checks, references, and DBS processes
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and documentation
• Apply inclusive recruitment practices and support accessible processes
• Use recruitment systems and digital platforms effectively
• Support recruitment-related training and guidance for managers
• Work collaboratively with HR and organisational colleagues
• Contribute to continuous improvement of recruitment processes and candidate experience

About You:

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Knowledge of recruitment processes and administrative procedures
• Understanding of inclusive recruitment practice and equality, diversity, and inclusion principles
• Experience supporting or delivering recruitment activity or providing HR/customer-focused administrative support
• Experience maintaining accurate records and working with systems or databases
• Experience working as part of a team to deliver a consistent and customer-focused service
• Relevant qualification in HR, business administration, or equivalent experience (desirable)

You will embody our core values of equity, kindness, accountability, and ambition, ensuring fairness, respect, and high standards in everything you do.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and inclusive team
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Make a real impact on our organisation and community

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Diana Chaloner.

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 23:59 on Sunday 13 September 2026. This job advert may close earlier than the advertised date in the event of a high campaign response. You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.