Recruitment Administrator

Company: Dove Adolescent Services

Salary: £12,923.39 (approx. pro rata salary, £25,846.77 FTE)

Location: Head Office - Pontefract

Contract Type: Full-time, 6-month FTC (Mat Cover)

Specific Hours: 39 hours, Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm, Friday 9am - 4pm

At Dove Adolescent Services, we pride ourselves on being a trusted provider of high-quality residential care for young people since 1993. With 100% of our inspected homes rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, we are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and nurturing environments.

• Employee discount scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• 30-day holiday allowance (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays (as observed in the UK)
• Refer a Friend programme - earn £500 for each person you refer!

As our Recruitment Administrator, you will play a vital role in delivering a proactive and professional recruitment service across Dove Adolescent Services. You’ll collaborate closely with hiring managers and our central HR team to ensure a seamless recruitment process.

• Manage the recruitment email inbox, responding promptly and directing queries as needed.
• Post job adverts internally, externally, and across relevant online and social media platforms.
• Conduct occasional salary benchmarking to keep us competitive.
• Perform pre-screening checks on applicants as required.
• Invite candidates to interviews, providing clear information for a positive experience.
• Prepare and send interview packs with all necessary documents for hiring managers.
• Organize paperwork for successful candidates, ensuring all details are complete before passing to the HR admin team.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date recruitment database, tracking vacancy progress.
• Update the central HR team with application information for reporting.
• Support with additional recruitment tasks as needed.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Excellent in interpersonal and communication skills.
• A strong team player.
• Capable of handling multiple priorities with confidence.
• Self-motivated and organized.
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality.
• Competent in using company electronic systems effectively.

Dove Adolescent Services is an equal opportunities employer, and we warmly encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of young lives!