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 per week
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 4pm

Founded in 1993, Dove Adolescent Services is a trusted provider of high-quality residential care for young people. We take pride in our commitment to creating safe, supportive, and nurturing environments, as evidenced by our 100% rating of Good or Outstanding from Ofsted.

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

• Manage the full admin process for vacancies, ensuring timely advertising to appointment.
• Handle the recruitment email inbox, responding promptly and directing queries as needed.
• Post job adverts across internal, external, and relevant online platforms.
• Conduct occasional salary benchmarking to maintain competitiveness.
• Perform pre-screening checks on applicants.
• Invite candidates to interviews, providing clear and positive communication.
• Prepare and send interview packs with necessary documents for hiring managers.
• Organize paperwork for successful candidates, ensuring all details are complete.
• Maintain an accurate recruitment database, tracking vacancy progress.
• Update the central HR team with application information for reporting.
• Support additional recruitment tasks as needed.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong team-working abilities.
• Capability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Confidence and self-motivation.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Basic IT competence to use company electronic systems efficiently.

• 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 referred!

Dove Adolescent Services is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates. We are committed 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 and help shape the future of young lives!