Recruitment Officer

Job summary

Recruitment Officer - Band 4 opportunity

Full-Time 37.5 hours per week

Hybrid role working 2 days per week on site at either County Hall, Taunton or Yeovil District Hospital.

Fixed Term Contract / Secondment

We are looking to recruit a proactive and well-organised Recruitment Officer to join our friendly Recruitment Service at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about recruitment and committed to providing a seamless and efficient experience for hiring managers and candidates.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities include:

• Supporting hiring managers throughout the recruitment process with Oleeo, including assisting with shortlisting candidates, writing job adverts and interview questions
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to hiring managers on best practice recruitment
• Managing high-volume recruitment within Neighbourhoods Service Group
• Overseeing the end-to-end recruitment process, from advertising vacancies to onboarding successful candidates.
• Leading social media recruitment campaigns to attract top talent
• Attending vacancy meetings, supporting the Talent Acquisition Lead, and providing/reviewing recruitment data.
• Managing the Oleeo recruitment system, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Organising and attending recruitment events, including open days and careers fairs, focussing on employer branding.
• Ensuring compliance with NHS employment checks, including DBS, right-to-work, and professional registration verifications.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.