Role Introduction

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated individual to join us as a Recruitment Coordinator. With excellent attention to detail, you will work within the Recruitment Team to support the delivery of the College's resourcing strategy.

You will use your excellent communication skills to build relationships with Hiring Managers and be involved in the coordination, implementation and delivery of a forward-thinking recruitment service, ensuring that talented people are attracted and selected efficiently and cost-effectively.

Main Duties

• Supporting the Recruitment Manager to write engaging and attractive job adverts and recruitment information packs.
• Placing adverts in locations which will generate the best responses – for instance this may include the school’s careers site, online job boards, local media, social media platforms etc.
• Working with the Recruitment Manager to proactively source candidates, for example using job boards, social media, and professional networks.
• Supporting Hiring Managers to screen and sift applications against pre-defined criteria, and conducting ‘first stage’ screening where relevant.
• Booking and arranging interviews with candidates and Hiring Managers.
• Playing a role in the interview process. NB your involvement will vary depending on the requirements of the role and needs of the Hiring Manager.
• Conducting Safeguarding Interviews as required.
• Making offers to candidates and turning down applicants, ensuring that helpful feedback is provided and the candidate experience is at the forefront of the process.
• Using the school’s recruitment software (Tribepad), ensuring that all information within the system is up to date and accurate.
• Helping the Recruitment Manager to develop the school’s careers micro-site and keep information on the site up to date.
• Liaising with recruitment and employment agencies (such as Abacus) regularly and developing strong relationships with their teams, ensuring that they comply with school requirements before any individuals start temporary or permanent work with the school.

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Previous experience working in a busy administrative position and juggling competing priorities.
• Previous experience of working in a recruitment or HR team and / or with an Applicant Tracking System would be highly advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel is essential, knowledge of Indesign would be ideal
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Experience of using Social Media tools - LinkedIn/Facebook/Twitter/Instagram is also desirable.

Benefits

Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, free eyecare vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.

About the College

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment that values and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

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