Recruitment Assistant

Job overview

Are you organised, customer-focused, and interested in supporting recruitment within the NHS?

We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused Recruitment Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will help deliver a high-quality recruitment service, supporting teams to recruit the people they need to provide excellent patient care.

About the role

You will support the full recruitment process and act as a key point of contact for managers, applicants and colleagues. Your role will include:

• Responding to recruitment enquiries and providing clear, helpful information
• Supporting the recruitment process from advertisement through to appointment
• Completing pre-employment checks (e.g. right to work, references and DBS)
• Preparing recruitment documents such as offer letters and contracts
• Keeping accurate records and updating recruitment systems
• Working closely with managers and candidates to ensure a smooth, timely process

This is a busy and varied role, where organisation, attention to detail and a positive approach are essential.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities
• A clear communicator with a collaborative approach
• Passionate about delivering a high standard of customer service
• Comfortable working with IT systems and handling confidential information
• A team player who builds positive working relationships

Main duties of the job

You will need, as a minimum:

• A good standard of English Language GCSE (or equivalent qualification)
• NVQ Level 3 in Administration or Customer Services, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Working knowledge of recruitment procedures would be an advantage
• Experience of working in a busy, customer-focused office environment
• A high level of attention to detail
• A positive ‘can do’ approach

As part of your supporting information, please structure your answer using the following headings:

• Explain why you are interested in working in recruitment and what has attracted you to this role at UHDB (including your understanding of the recruitment function and what you would bring to the team)
• Tell us about a role where you worked in a busy office or customer-focused environment, including any experience of recruitment processes, handling confidential information and using IT systems
• Describe a time when you managed competing priorities and met deadlines, ensuring accuracy while resolving queries or issues
• Provide an example of how you communicated effectively with a range of people and worked collaboratively to deliver a customer-focused service

Why join us?

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team
• Contribute to patient care by helping recruit the right people
• Access learning and development opportunities
• Work within a Trust that values staff voice, inclusion and wellbeing

Closing Date: 3 June 2026 Interview Date: 17 June 2026

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).