Recruitment Administrator

Recruitment Administrator - 6-month FTC (Mat Cover) Company: Dove Adolescent Services Salary: £12,923.39 approx. pro rata salary (£25,846.77 FTE) Location: Head Office - Pontefract Contract Type: Full-time, 6-month FTC (Mat Cover) Specific Hours: 39 hours, Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm, Friday 9am - 4pm Benefits: Company pension scheme Free onsite parking 30-day holiday allowance (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays (as observed in the UK) Refer a Friend programme – unlimited at £500 for each person referred About Us Founded in 1993, we’re a trusted and highly respected provider of high quality residential care for young people. We’re proud that 100% of our inspected homes are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a reflection of our commitment to providing safe, supportive and nurturing environments. We’re now looking for a Recruitment Administrator to join our team on a 6-month fixed term contract. In this role, you’ll deliver a proactive, professional recruitment service across Dove Adolescent Services, working closely with hiring managers and our central HR team. You’ll help create job adverts, support with shortlisting, and build strong relationships with candidates throughout their journey. As our Recruitment Administrator, you’ll take ownership of the full admin process for your vacancies — ensuring everything from advertising to appointment runs smoothly and on time. Manage the recruitment email inbox, responding promptly and directing queries where needed. Post job adverts internally, externally and across relevant online and social media platforms. Carry out occasional salary benchmarking to help us stay competitive. Complete pre-screening checks on applicants as required. Invite candidates to interview, providing clear information to create a positive experience. Prepare and send interview packs with all required documents for hiring managers. Gather and organise paperwork for successful candidates, chasing any missing details and passing completed files to the HR admin team for checks and references. Keep the recruitment database accurate and up to date, tracking vacancy progress. Update the central HR team with application information for reporting. Support with additional recruitment tasks as needed. About You Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong team-working skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities. Confidence and self-motivation. Good time management and organisational skills. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in relation to the work undertaken. A minimum basic standard of IT competence to use company electronic systems effectively. Dove Adolescent Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. #J-18808-Ljbffr Polaris Community