Job title: Assistant Recruiter
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Job description: Introduction
Assistant Recruiter X2
Birmingham (Permanent) / London (9 Months FTC)
The Arriva UK Trains recruitment function is expanding.
We’re looking for two more people to join our small but highly energetic team.
We have one permanent position, based in Birmingham, and the opportunity of a 9-month fixed-term contract, based in London.
We’re responsible for supporting recruiting activity across all our operating companies . These are Arriva Rail London, CrossCountry Trains, Chiltern Railways, Grand Central, Arriva Road & Transport Services, and Arriva TrainCare.
As an Assistant Recruiter you’ll be supporting Talent Acquisition Partners with the whole recruitment process – starting with the attraction of candidates through to making job offers and conducting pre-employment checks.
Previous recruitment experience is not required for this role.
We’re looking for people with excellent communication skills, and a passion for providing great service to hiring managers and candidates. . You’ll also need to have excellent organisational skills to be able to prioritise work, and the ability to cope with pressure and deadlines.
Subject to qualifying criteria, there will also be the opportunity to complete a complete a Level 2 recruitment apprenticeship. This is designed to help those working in recruitment develop expert candidate attraction and sourcing techniques, and eligibility for professional registration of the Institute of Recruitment Professionals or Institute of Recruiters.
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Responsibilities
Support the Talent Acquisition Partners with the end-to-end recruitment process.
Identify, attract and shortlist candidates for the recruitment process
Initiate, build and maintain relationships with candidates
Monitor responses/applications received and make sure that candidate’s applications are processed efficiently
Support with screening applications
Interview and assessment centre scheduling
Deliver and coordinate recruitment-related activity as appropriate. Examples include opens days, career fairs and/or school/college visits.
Work with external marketing and/or events suppliers, as required
Support the job posting process on job boards and various advertising channels as required
Arrange psychometric testing, liaising with candidates and assessors
Contribute to the development of a recruitment resourcing plan
Comply with all relevant legislation and policies
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Qualifications
Experience within customer service, with administrative duties
Ability to work to tight deadlines and achieving targets
Customer-focused
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to persuade through relationships and rapport
Familiarity with MS Excel, Power Point, and Word.
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organised
Self-management
Target-focused
Flexibility to travel across the Arriva network as and when required
At Arriva, we work in an environment where diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a culture of respect, challenge and innovation – with excellent opportunities for growth and development.
Our benefits include:
- Active staff are also entitled to leisure and duty standard class travel on Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, Arriva Rail London, Grand Central and NEXUS
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Arriva Village – access to online benefits and discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Physio Line – We offer complementary 24-hour physio for everyone
- Eye Care – You’re entitled to free eye tests and if you need glasses for computer use we will pay up to £80.00 towards your lenses and frames
- We offer 25 days annual leave as well as statutory holidays
At Arriva we acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success..
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Expected salary:
Location: Birmingham – London
Job date: Sat, 18 Nov 2023 07:18:33 GMT
