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Job overview
The Resourcing Department are looking for an enthusiastic Resourcing Officer to join the team
To assist in the provision of a quality, customer-focused, end to end recruitment administration service to meet the needs of allocated Speciality Groups, Departments and to support in the intake of candidates in accordance with Department and Trust guidelines, policies or procedures. The post-holder will co-ordinate and support, under the supervision of the Resourcing Officers the administration of assessment centres and recruitment.
Please be advised sponsorship is not eligible for this post.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with the Resourcing Management team and Recruitment Managers the post holder will ensure the provision of a comprehensive, professional, high quality and cost effective recruitment service.
The post holder will lead the administration of processes and procedures, ensuring robust auditing processes are in place to achieve compliance with and adherence to employment legislation, guidance and best practice.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Over-see the provision of an end to end recruitment administration service to allocated Specialty Groups for all non-medical recruitment, from initial advertisement, short- listing and interview processing, completion of pre-employment checks, preparation of contracts of employment, to completion and administration of new starter processes.
- Maintain ESR, Trac and NHS Jobs systems with all information connected to recruitment processes, such as short-listed candidates, and ensure all recruitment is completed in line with Trust Policy and Procedure and relevant Employment Legislation.
- Proactively work with recruiting managers to ensure a timely and customer-focussed recruitment administration service is provided at all times, providing specialist advice and guidance on recruitment processes in place within the Trust.
- Ensure the effective prioritisation and completion of recruitment work within the allocated Specialty Groups in accordance with deadlines and agreed standards, including delegation and monitoring the completion of recruitment administration work undertaken by Resourcing Assistants.
- Investigate and resolve queries and complaints received from recruiting managers and applicants within allocated Divisions, ensuring action to prevent any reoccurrence, escalating to Resourcing Team Leader and/or Resourcing Manager when required.
- Oversee international recruitment supporting the Resourcing Team Leader & Trust Leads for international recruitment in proactively working with Trust managers to ensure a timely and customer-focussed recruitment administration service is provided at all times, providing specialist advice and guidance on recruitment processes within the Trust.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- • Ability to work on own initiative • Ability to meet deadlines • Data collection and analysis skills • Excellent level of verbal and written communication • Excellent organisation skills, with ability prioritise and manage own workload • Ability to resolve issues quickly and effectively
Knowledge
Essential
- • Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word (to produce letters and reports) and Excel (to produce spreadsheets) • Knowledge of using a HRIS (Human Resources Information System) • Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and implications for recruitment and selection processes.
Desirable
- • Knowledge of NHS Jobs and Electronic Staff Record
Experience
Essential
- • Working in a recruitment environment, providing an end to end recruitment administration service • Communicating and dealing with members of the public • Managing own workloads • Experience of supervising other members of staff
Desirable
- • Experience of working in a public sector organisation and/or healthcare environment
Qualifications
Essential
- • NVQ3 in Administration or Certificate of Personnel Practise or equivalent
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s values. (As detailed in UHCW’s Values in Action document below) • Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
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This advert is for Resourcing Officer with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Coventry, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Aug 2026.
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