RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR – Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue Service

RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR

Starting at £28,624, rising to £30,060 per annum + benefits

About the role

We are seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the role of Recruitment Coordinator.

The Recruitment Coordinator is a key member of the People & Culture Team, reporting directly to the Recruitment Advisor.

The role will support the delivery of a positive workplace culture, boosting morale and engagement and creating an employee experience that promotes the service as an “Employer of Choice.”

The post holder will be responsible for attracting and onboarding new firefighters and corporate staff to the service. This will include coordinating recruitment processes, campaigns, assessments and interviews ensuring a fair and inclusive hiring process and an excellent candidate experience.

You will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in your day-to-day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.

We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.

As the Recruitment Coordinator you will:

• Provide relevant advice and guidance to managers, staff and external customers through a partnership approach on all aspects of recruitment and selection for both corporate and wholetime firefighter recruitment and internal promotion processes.
• Lead on the coordination of all recruitment and selection activities including preparation of documentation, advertising vacancies, shortlisting, scheduling interviews, facilitating assessments and events and carrying out all pre-employment checks.
• Undertake all administrative duties relating to the recruitment and selection of all staff including issuing appointment paperwork and contracts.
• Communicate effectively with and advise candidates on all aspects of the recruitment and selection procedure including responding appropriately to all enquiries within the Recruitment Inbox.
• Effective use of the HR Information System to manage vacancies, ensuring that all customers receive an excellent service maximising perception and reputation of the Service.
• Assist in the analysis, interpretation and quality assurance of all statistical data and information relating to recruitment processes.
• Support in the development of new recruitment processes ensuring compliance with Service policy and legislation.
• Represent the recruitment team at internal and external meetings / recruitment events as requested.