Recruitment Assistant

Recruitment AssistantRate of Pay: £12.85 per hour PAYELocation: One Friargate, Coventry, CV1 2FLContract: Temporary basis, until September 2026, with potential permanent opportunitiesHours: 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

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• Managing shared recruitment mailboxes and responding to enquiries
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• Processing recruitment and onboarding documentation
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• Monitoring and processing DBS clearances and related queries
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• Maintaining accurate electronic personnel records and filing systems
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• Downloading, distributing and managing electronic correspondence
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• Acting as a first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
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• Supporting recruitment and onboarding administration activities
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• Assisting with service improvement initiatives and project work
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• Providing administrative support to the wider Recruitment team
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Essential Requirements

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• Previous administration experience
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• Experience working within a fast-paced environment
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• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads
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• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks effectively
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• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams
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• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Desirable Requirements

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• Previous recruitment or onboarding administration experience
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• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS)
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• Experience working within a large or complex organisation
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• Understanding of recruitment and onboarding processes and legislation
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If 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.