Recruitment Coordinator

Location: Bromsgrove
Contract: Full-time, 9-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £18,468.75 pro rata (£24,625.00 full-time equivalent)
Benefits: 30 days' annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata), Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free On-site Parking

Welcome to Polaris, one of the UK's leading communities of children's service providers! For over 30 years, we've been dedicated to improving the lives of young people through our independent fostering and adoption agencies, education, residential, and bespoke children's 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’re ambitious about their futures!

Are you a motivated and organized individual with a passion for HR? We’re seeking a Recruitment Coordinator who will be a vital link between our hiring managers and candidates. In this role, you will support the entire recruitment lifecycle—from advertising vacancies to coordinating interviews and making offers.

Join us, and you’ll find excellent opportunities for professional development, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package!

• Develop a deep understanding of Polaris brands, including their purpose, culture, and environment.
• Take ownership of vacancy adverts: draft, post, and monitor applications.
• Review applications, screen candidates, and create shortlists for hiring managers.
• Source candidates directly.
• Liaise with candidates via phone and email, providing clear information about roles, responsibilities, salary, and benefits.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Ensure hiring managers have all necessary interview documentation, including questions and application forms.
• Provide interview feedback to candidates.
• Build rapport and deliver excellent customer service at all times.
• Maintain strict client and candidate confidentiality.
• Complete a range of administrative duties related to recruitment.
• Collate all required documentation for successful candidates in line with company and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with HR regarding the onboarding process.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently manage your own workload.
• Experience with the full Microsoft Office suite.
• Previous experience in a recruitment or HR role is advantageous.
• Knowledge of children's residential homes is a plus.

We are an equal opportunities employer and warmly encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to 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.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. Join us in making a difference!