Discover the unique opportunity to work with our client at The Open University, a distinguished public Distance Learning and Research University. As one of the largest universities in the UK for undergraduate education, they are at the forefront of innovation and education excellence.
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They are looking to recruit 4 temporary Recruitment Assistants (Resourcing Assistants) to start as soon as possible; the end date will be 31/07/2024. These positions will be working full time and are paying £13.38ph. These roles will be hybrid working; however, you must be able to travel to Milton Keynes for initial training and approximately 3-4 times a month thereafter.
Key Responsibilities   Â
- Ensuring high quality customer service to candidates and hiring managers.
- Placing adverts and liaising with agencies as directed.
- Receiving, acknowledging and recording applications.
- Preparing shortlisting and interview packs using appropriate online systems.
- Managing interview and assessment logistics including arranging dates with panel members, booking rooms, organising equipment.
- Preparing interview schedules and invitations ensuring candidates are fully informed of what is required.
- Administering the interview and assessment process e.g. meeting candidates, checking Right to Work documentation, overseeing selection tasks.
- Carrying out all pre-employment checks and producing offer letters for successful candidates.
- Liaising with candidates and hiring managers throughout the process updating on any delays and advising candidates of the outcome of their application at every stage.
Skills and Experience
- Experience of working in a busy, customer focused, office environment.
- Excellent IT skills to include the full range of Microsoft Office Packages including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint and proven ability to learn new systems.
- Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
- Experience of recruitment administration (desirable).
- Proven communication skills both written and oral.
- Excellent customer service skills and experience of building good working relationships.
- Proven ability to work as part of a team, supporting colleagues as required.
- Able to use initiative and take ownership of tasks seeing them through to successful conclusion.
- Proven planning and organisational skills with the ability to work co-operatively and responsively in a variety of team settings.
- A flexible approach to work.
The client promotes diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Â
If you feel this role is of interest, please apply online.
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