RQ - Recruitment Assistant

Client: Coventry City Council

Location:One Friargate, Coventry

Work Pattern: 9 am till 5pm (37 hours a week)

PAYE Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour

Main Purpose

To provide administrative support to the Recruitment and Onboarding team, helping recruitment processes run smoothly and ensuring candidates receive a positive experience.

Typical Day

• Monitor emails, shared mailboxes and E-Post.
• Process recruitment and DBS documents.
• File and update electronic personnel records.
• Respond to candidate and manager enquiries.
• Use recruitment systems and Microsoft Office.
• Support colleagues with recruitment and onboarding tasks.
• Help with projects and service improvements.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to priorities work and meet deadlines.
• Good teamwork and ability to use initiative.
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Commitment todiversity and inclusion.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

Essential Experience & Knowledge

• Experience in recruitment and onboarding administration.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems.
• Good knowledge ofMicrosoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Basic understanding of recruitment and onboarding processes and legislation.