Recruitment Administrator
Are you a proactive, highly organised administrative professional with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your attention to detail makes a real difference?
Please note this vacancy closes at Midday on 06/11/2026
AtThe Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), we are looking for a dedicated Recruitment Administrator to join our central Talent Acquisition team.
In this varied and fast-moving role, you will act as a trusted partner to our secondary school leaders, supporting high-quality recruitment campaigns from the moment a role is requested right through to candidate appointment. You’ll draft engaging job adverts, manage active recruitment trackers, schedule interviews, handle candidate queries warmly, and ensure robust Safer Recruitment compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Advert Management: Draft, format, and post compelling job advertisements across portals (e.g., DfE Teaching Vacancies, TES, LinkedIn, social media) to attract top talent.
- Campaign & Logistics Support: Coordinate interview schedules, panel paperwork, and campaign logistics, providing a seamless experience for candidate and hiring manager alike.
- Tracker & Pipeline Management: Maintain accurate recruitment trackers and dashboards in real time, monitoring pipelines and reporting key metrics to the team.
- Trusted School Partner: Act as a responsive primary point of contact for Headteachers and School Business Managers, visiting academy sites periodically to build strong working relationships.
- Compliance & Handover: Ensure strict adherence to GDPR and Safer Recruitment standards (KCSiE), managing candidate records and preparing clean handovers for onboarding.
About You
- Proven administrative or customer support experience in a fast-paced environment (HR or recruitment background is a strong bonus!).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a friendly, professional manner.
- High proficiency in digital tools, spreadsheets (e.g., Google Sheets / Excel), and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
- Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills to handle competing priorities.
- Basic working knowledge of (or eagerness to learn) Safer Recruitment guidance and HR principles.
- A flexible approach, including willingness to travel periodically to local Trust secondary schools.
About Kemnal Academies Trust
Kemnal Academies Trust is a group of schools with ambition for every child and pride in the communities we serve. We provide a broad and rich education that opens doors. Working together, we give every pupil the support and the skills they need to build a life of purpose, agency, and contribution.
A Culture of Belonging: Equity, Inclusion & Diversity
Belonging is of utmost importance to us. We strive to create an atmosphere where everyone feels welcomed and respected, where expectations are high, and genuine support is provided. Here, colleagues are trusted to lead, contribute, and grow in alignment with our mission. At Kemnal Academies Trust, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we know diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Flexible Working
Kemnal Academies Trust recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career while balancing the commitments and interests outside of work. We actively promote flexible working practices and opportunities to support a positive work-life balance.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
Salary: £27,094 per annum
Hours: Full-time
Location: Crawley
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 22 Oct 2026
Closing date: 21 Nov 2026
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Recruitment Administrator in Crawley employer: Tkat (the Kemnal Academies Trust)
At TKAT, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. As the Head of Strategy & PMO: Portfolio Transformation, you will have the opportunity to lead impactful projects across a network of over 45 academies, while benefiting from professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that values your contributions. Join us in shaping the future of education and making a meaningful difference in the lives of students and communities.
Contact Details:
Tkat (the Kemnal Academies Trust) Recruitment Team
