Job summary
Are you a dedicated person who thrives in a busy and friendly office environment and looking to be part of a dynamic People and Organisational Development service? Then this could be the job you've been waiting for.
We are an enterprising and progressive NHS Trust with a reputation for providing excellent training and support for our staff and we offer an attractive annual leave entitlement and pension scheme.
Main duties of the job
We currently have an opportunity for a highly organised person to work within our Recruitment Team to provide high quality, efficient and effective recruitment administration support to recruiting managers and job applicants for non-medical and medical staffing appointments.
Previous experience of working in a busy recruitment environment together with the ability to work on your own initiative and prioritise workload is essential. Ideally you will have also have experience of working within a team in a large organisation.
If you feel this is the job for you and would like to find out more or to arrange an informal visit to the Recruitment department please contact Danielle Burke on: 0191 445 8427.
About us
People love working at Gateshead.
In the annual survey for NHS staff, we consistently rate highly as a place people would recommend others to work.
In the most recent survey, 72% of our staff said they would recommend working at Gateshead.
We aim to attract and retain a talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a key member of the Recruitment Team, you will provide a high quality and efficient administrative and customer service to colleagues and the Trust when recruiting to their teams (non-medical and medical staff).
You will welcome all visitors to the department, and ensure they are dealt with promptly and communicate with successful candidates via telephone, email and in person with regards to their recruitment process.
You will be responsible for the administration associated with new starters including liaising with managers over start dates, induction arrangements, ensuring that full and accurate records are established and paperwork is processed promptly to ensure that all new employees are smoothly integrated into the workforce.
You will also have the opportunity to represent the Trust at Careers Fairs/Recruitment Events with both internal and external venues.
The role involves using electronic systems and databases to manage information relating to each recruitment campaign and our flexible resourcing allocation, typing and sending standard documentation, as well as communicating with candidates, line managers and third parties.
You will also be involved in the ongoing development of systems, policies and processes in line with the digital agenda and to support the continuous improvement of the resourcing service to the Trust.
We welcome applications from candidates considering full time and part time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a key member of the Recruitment Team, you will provide a high quality and efficient administrative and customer service to colleagues and the Trust when recruiting to their teams (non-medical and medical staff).
You will welcome all visitors to the department, and ensure they are dealt with promptly and communicate with successful candidates via telephone, email and in person with regards to their recruitment process.
You will be responsible for the administration associated with new starters including liaising with managers over start dates, induction arrangements, ensuring that full and accurate records are established and paperwork is processed promptly to ensure that all new employees are smoothly integrated into the workforce.
You will also have the opportunity to represent the Trust at Careers Fairs/Recruitment Events with both internal and external venues.
The role involves using electronic systems and databases to manage information relating to each recruitment campaign and our flexible resourcing allocation, typing and sending standard documentation, as well as communicating with candidates, line managers and third parties.
You will also be involved in the ongoing development of systems, policies and processes in line with the digital agenda and to support the continuous improvement of the resourcing service to the Trust.
We welcome applications from candidates considering full time and part time.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Min of 2 GCSEs Maths and English or equivalent
- ECDL or IT qualification or equivalent
- NVQ level 3 in Admin or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Customer focused service
- Experience of Microsoft Office packages
- Experience of a busy office environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Min of 2 GCSEs Maths and English or equivalent
- ECDL or IT qualification or equivalent
- NVQ level 3 in Admin or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Customer focused service
- Experience of Microsoft Office packages
- Experience of a busy office environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
