Recruitment Officer

Job summary

Are you hardworking, proactive and enjoy working in a fast paced environment? If the answer is yes then this could be the next step in your career.

The Recruitment Team plays a vital role in facilitating Trust wide recruitment for a variety of roles, as a recruitment officer you will learn all aspects of recruitment administration from advert to appointment.

You will be responsible for providing an efficient and effective administrative recruitment service, ensuring your team is compliant with department procedures and safe recruitment processes.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have the ability to work well under pressure whilst providing excellent customer service. Strong administrative and communication skills are essential with experience of recruitment being an advantage.

We currently operate a hybrid working model once you have completed your face-to-face training, working in the office 1-2 days a week. Please note a need for flexibility is essential in the event of sickness, annual leave and to represent the trust at internal and external events.

If you have applied and been unsuccessful within the last 3 months we ask that you do not apply again.

We are happy to answer any questions that you may have.

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About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitsBlue Light card eligibilityAnd more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below