Recruitment Administrator

Position: Recruitment Administrator - 6-month FTC (Mat Cover)

Company: Dove Adolescent Services

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

Location: Head Office - Pontefract

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

Working Hours: 39 hours per week
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
• Refer a Friend programme - earn £500 for each successful referral!

As our Recruitment Administrator, you will play a vital role in delivering a proactive and professional recruitment service. 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 to queries.
• Post job adverts across various platforms, including social media.
• Conduct occasional salary benchmarking to keep us competitive.
• Perform pre-screening checks on applicants.
• Invite candidates to interviews, ensuring a positive experience.
• Prepare and send interview packs to hiring managers.
• Organize paperwork for successful candidates and liaise with the HR admin team.
• Maintain an accurate recruitment database to track vacancy progress.
• Update the HR team with application information for reporting.
• Assist 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 managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Confident and self-motivated.
• Organized with good time management skills.
• Discreet and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Competent in using IT systems.

Dove Adolescent Services is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to make a difference? Join us in creating a brighter future for young people!