Recruitment Coordinator

Location: Bromsgrove
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week
Salary: Up to £24,625.00
Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 with service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free On-site Parking

At Polaris , we are proud to be one of the UK's leading communities of children's service providers. For over 30 years, we have been dedicated to improving the lives of young people through our independent fostering and adoption agencies, as well as our Education, Residential, and Leaving Care services. Our nurturing community is committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child in our care. We believe in the potential of our children, families, and staff, and we are ambitious for their futures.

Are you a motivated and organized individual with a passion for HR? We are seeking a Recruitment Coordinator to join our dynamic team! In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between our hiring managers and candidates, ensuring a smooth recruitment process from start to finish.

As a Recruitment Coordinator, you will:

• Gain a deep understanding of Polaris brands, their culture, and work environment.
• Take ownership of vacancy adverts: draft, post, and monitor applications.
• Review applications, screen candidates, and create shortlists for hiring managers.
• Source candidates directly and engage with them via phone and email.
• Coordinate interviews and ensure hiring managers have all necessary information.
• Provide candidates with feedback and maintain excellent rapport.
• Handle various administrative tasks related to recruitment.
• Prepare documentation for successful candidates in line with company requirements.
• Collaborate with HR on the onboarding process.

• Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• A collaborative team player who can also manage their own workload.
• Proficient in the full Microsoft Office suite.
• Previous experience in a Recruitment/HR role is a plus.
• Knowledge of children's residential homes would be advantageous.

We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will undergo a DBS check. At Polaris, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Please note that we reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification.

Ready to make a difference? Join us at Polaris and help shape the future of our children and young people!