Recruitment Administrator

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

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.

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 and directing queries as needed.
• Post job adverts across internal, external, and relevant online platforms.
• Conduct occasional salary benchmarking to keep us competitive.
• Perform pre-screening checks on applicants as required.
• Invite candidates to interviews, ensuring a positive experience with clear information.
• Prepare and send interview packs with all necessary documents for hiring managers.
• Organize paperwork for successful candidates, ensuring all details are complete.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date 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 effectively.

• 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 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!