Recruitment Officer
| Posting date: | 01 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 October 2025 |
| Location: | Preston, PR2 8DY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9435-25-0438 |
Summary
Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you will be required to have the right to work in UK to undertake this role, which allows you to work full time. We offer some flexibility for hybrid working, though the role will primarily be office-based during the working week. You will support in the provision of a professional and comprehensive recruitment service to all Directorates of the Trust, including the interpretation and implementation of relevant human resource policies and procedures. Deliver an effective and comprehensive recruitment service in accordance with agreed professional standards, procedures and timescales. Advise on the implementation of relevant human resource policies and procedures. Support the implementation of good practice in human resources management consistently across the organisation through effective liaison with Directorate staff, and accurate and timely exchange of information. Interpret the application of relevant policies, procedures and terms and conditions of employment. Ensure that all recruitment processes are carried out in accordance with current employment legislation and good practice.To administer and maintain the e-recruitment system: Provide advice and support to recruiting managers and applicants on the electronic process Attend departmental meetings to present information and answer queries Verify shortlists from recruiting managers to ensure fair and equal consideration of all applicants in line with Trust policy and employment legislation Close vacancies on the system following appointment and complete equal opportunity information Able to complete all functions on the e-recruitment system as required Quality checking of person specifications and job descriptions to ensure they accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and band of the post Advertising of all Trust posts, to ensure a fair, consistent and economic approach: Place advertisements on the e-recruitment systems in liaison with the recruiting manager Place advertisements in the press / professional journals by liaison with the advertising agency Check and approve composites / proofs and invoices Prepare, code and send electronic advertisement order forms Maintain accurate and complete records and filing systems for all advertisements and accompanying documentation Liaise with the HR Advisers regarding the redeployment database Posting appropriate adverts on the Trust Twitter and Facebook pages Preparation of contracts and other documentation relating to contractual changes. Awareness of Agenda for Change conditions and their application to recruitment documentation. Assist in the design and delivery of recruitment and selection training to Trust staff, particularly the preparation of workshop materials and group exercises. Assist Recruitment Manager/JE Lead with the development and administration of new recruitment initiatives in the Trust, by attending meetings and contributing to the overall organisation and planning. Undertake pre-employment checks for all prospective employees in line with NHS Employers Standards and internal Standard Operating Procedures. Administer and assist with the co-ordination of the DBS Disclosure scheme as part of the recruitment process, and advise on the interpretation of the DBS Code of Practice to recruiting managers and applicants. Represent the Trust and the NHS at recruitment events / Job fairs / careers promotions as required. Process applications for Skilled Worker Visas as per Border Agency current guidelines and maintain appropriate filing system. Liaise and effectively communicate with other members of the team and the Directorate Contribute to the efficient and effective working of the Directorate by operating as a full member of the Human Resources team. This will include : covering for colleagues maintaining continuous personal and professional development supporting initiatives to improve areas of service Undertake project work as required within agreed timescales and to agreed quality standards.