Recruitment Assistant

Recruitment Assistant Rate of Pay: £12.85 per hour PAYE Location: One Friargate, Coventry, CV1 2FL Contract: Temporary basis, until September 2026, with potential permanent opportunities Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (30-minute unpaid break) Office-based for the first 4 weeks of training, then moving to a hybrid pattern with 2 days per week onsite. Purpose of the Role Opus People Solutions are currently seeking an experienced Recruitment Assistant to join a busy Recruitment & Onboarding team based in Coventry on behalf of our Client, Coventry City Council. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has excellent organisational and communication skills. You will play a key role in supporting recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring documentation is accurately managed and candidates receive a smooth onboarding experience. Key Responsibilities Managing shared recruitment mailboxes and responding to enquiries Processing recruitment and onboarding documentation Monitoring and processing DBS clearances and related queries Maintaining accurate electronic personnel records and filing systems Downloading, distributing and managing electronic correspondence Acting as a first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders Supporting recruitment and onboarding administration activities Assisting with service improvement initiatives and project work Providing administrative support to the wider Recruitment teamEssential Requirements Previous administration experience Experience working within a fast-paced environment Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks effectively Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams Ability to work independently and as part of a teamDesirable Requirements Previous recruitment or onboarding administration experience Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) Experience working within a large or complex organisation Understanding of recruitment and onboarding processes and legislationIf you are a motivated administrator looking for your next opportunity within a busy and supportive recruitment team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today