Recruitment Assistant

Job Purpose Based our Manchester office the Recruitment Assistant works within the Recruitment team to support in providing a recruitment services for our business. This is a fast paced and varied role which will involves administrative and some phone-based work as well as supporting managers with providing recruitment resources and us of our recruitment systems. Key Result Areas Posting job adverts and searching CV databases for suitable candidates Reviewing applications for the required skills and experience Maintaining our recruitment system, ensuring all data is kept up to date Managing recruitment mailboxes and ensuring candidate enquiries are responded to in a timely fashion Keeping candidates updated on the progress of their applications including sending of interview confirmation emails and issuing rejection letters to unsuccessful candidates General administration duties for the wider recruitment function Maintaining reports, recording accurate information on key recruitment metrics Resolving phone queries and passing to the relevant individuals where appropriateKey Skills High level of accuracy and an attention to detail Previous experience in a high-volume administrative role Previous experience in a resourcing or in-house recruitment role - advantageous but not essential) An ability to quickly establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels both face to face and over the phone Excellent written and verbal communication skills; portraying a confident and professional manner Ability to prioritise competing demands appropriately Organised with the ability to manage a high volume and varied workload in a busy, fast-paced environment Previous experience of Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook Focus on delivery with excellent time management skills. Strong team player. Ability work well under pressure and use own initiative.Benefits Company Pension Scheme STAR Bonus Scheme (up to 10% salary bonus per year) 31 days holiday rising to 33 after 1 years service Buy and sell holiday scheme Work for an Investors in People accredited company Annual pay review Excellent career development opportunities Free tea and coffee Regular subsidised social events Verastar Rewards Scheme – discounts with major retailersIf you are interested in applying please follow the links below to apply directly on our website