Recruitment Coordinator (Part-Time, temporary)
Edinburgh | Hybrid
28 hours per week | 20-week contract
£26,388 – £30,308 (pro rata)
Overview
An established organisation within the education/public sector is looking for an experienced Recruitment Coordinator to join their HR team on a part-time, 20-week temporary contract. This role supports the delivery of a professional, efficient, and legally compliant recruitment service, ensuring a positive experience for both candidates and hiring managers.
This position offers hybrid working and is based in Edinburgh.
Key Responsibilities
*Provide an efficient and accurate recruitment administration service, supporting end-to-end recruitment processes.
*Liaise with hiring managers to understand requirements and advise on sourcing strategies, advertising channels, and assessment tools.
*Draft job adverts, set up vacancies on the ATS, advertise across internal and external boards, and manage applicant responses.
*Coordinate interview scheduling, right-to-work checks, preparation of offers, and support sponsorship/visa processes where required.
*Maintain regular communication with candidates, hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and other stakeholders.
*Collate monthly recruitment metrics and contribute to continuous process improvement.
*Build and maintain strong working relationships both internally and externally.
*Handle multiple vacancies simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Person Specification
Essential
*Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
*Confident communicator (written and verbal) with strong customer service skills.
*Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
*Knowledge of recruitment best practice and UK employment legislation, including EDI.
*Experience using online applicant tracking systems.
*Understanding of right-to-work processes in the UK.
*Ability to analyse data and recruitment trends.
Desirable
*CIPD qualified or working towards it.
*Experience recruiting migrant workers and preparing sponsorship documentation.
*Exposure to recruitment within education, public sector, healthcare, or corporate environments.
*Experience in wider HR generalist duties.
*Knowledge of fair and inclusive recruitment processes.
If you have the necessary experience and are able to start within a 1 week notice. Please apply now or contact Robbie Telfer @ Reed Edinburgh office.