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)
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.

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. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the recruitment email inbox and responding promptly to queries.
• Posting job adverts across various platforms, including social media.
• Conducting occasional salary benchmarking to keep us competitive.
• Completing pre-screening checks on applicants.
• Inviting candidates to interviews and providing them with clear information.
• Preparing and sending interview packs to hiring managers.
• Organizing paperwork for successful candidates and ensuring all details are complete.
• Maintaining an accurate recruitment database to track vacancy progress.
• Updating the central HR team with application information for reporting.
• Supporting additional recruitment tasks as needed.

We need 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.

We offer a supportive work environment with the following benefits:

• 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.

Dove Adolescent Services is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all 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 in creating a positive impact in the lives of young people!