RQ1766397 – Recruitment Assistant

Job Details

Client: Coventry City Council

Location: One Friargate, Coventry

Work Pattern: 9 am till 5pm (37 hours a week)

PAYE Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour

Main Purpose

To provide administrative support to the Recruitment and Onboarding team, helping recruitment processes run smoothly and ensuring candidates receive a positive experience.

Typical Day

  • Monitor emails, shared mailboxes and E-Post.
  • Process recruitment and DBS documents.
  • File and update electronic personnel records.
  • Respond to candidate and manager enquiries.
  • Use recruitment systems and Microsoft Office.
  • Support colleagues with recruitment and onboarding tasks.
  • Help with projects and service improvements.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

  • Good communication and customer service skills.
  • Strong organization and attention to detail.
  • Ability to priorities work and meet deadlines.
  • Good teamwork and ability to use initiative.
  • Experience working with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  • Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

Essential Experience & Knowledge

  • Experience in recruitment and onboarding administration.
  • Experience using applicant tracking systems.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
  • Basic understanding of recruitment and onboarding processes and legislation.