Role Introduction

Eton College are looking for a Recruitment Officer (1 year FTC) to work closely with the Recruitment Manager and Recruitment Coordinator to support the delivery of the school’s resourcing strategy, ensuring that the candidate experience is as good as it can be and that Hiring Managers are supported throughout the recruitment process.

As the Recruitment Officer, you will 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

• Writing 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.;
• Proactively sourcing 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;
• Undertaking interviewing and selection activities, including Safeguarding Interviews. 
• 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;
• Acting as a Super-User of the school’s recruitment software (Tribepad), ensuring that all information within the system is up to date and accurate, and that the system is being used the best of its functionality;
• Liaising with recruitment and employment agencies 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.
• Working closely with the wider HR team with any tasks as necessary to facilitate to smooth running of the department (e.g. Carry out recruitment checks for successful candidates and log these on our Single Central
• Undertaking a variety of recruitment related projects as and when required to support the evolution and continuous improvement of the recruitment team.

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Previous experience working in a high volume recruitment environment
• A 'Can-do' attitude and be used to juggling competing priorities
• Ability to develop strong, credible relationships with stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal;
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel and ideally In Design;
• Previous experience of working with an Applicant Tracking System
• Experience of using Social Media tools - LinkedIn/Facebook/Twitter/Instagram – would be 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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