Recruitment Advisor

Join our team at Keolis Amey Metrolink (KAM) the largest light rail network in the UK!

Looking to grow your recruitment career Were excited to be expanding our recruitment team to meet the evolving needs of the business. We are looking for a Recruitment Advisor on a 2 year FTC to join the team and be at the heart of attracting the fantastic talent that keeps Manchester moving. Support our managers with the full endtoend recruitment process and championing best practice throughout the candidate journey youll play a key role in shaping how we attract hire.

The role will offer you lots of variety and opportunity to develop and grow your recruitmentknowledge as no day will be the same. From advertising ourvacancies on multiple platforms to shifting CVs scheduling interviews coordinatingassessment days supporting the offer and onboarding process or attending careers fairs.

There will be opportunity to change the way we do things and take the lead on process improvement projects bringing to life our people strategy - Attract develop Retain.

As a team we care about our candidates experience and the recruitment service we deliver. So If you would love to join the team within Manchesters iconic Metrolink what are you waiting for we cant wait to hear from you!

Key accountabilities will include:

• Manage and respond to day-to-day queries in the recruitment inbox within SLA
• Maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and coordinate candidates being moved swiftly through at each stage of the process
• Support the candidate experience throughout the application and onboarding process
• Support with offers and onboarding for new starters. This includes right to work in the UK documentation is accurate issuing the offer via Docusign and supporting managers in preparing for their new starter to join the team
• Support advertising our vacancies across multiple platforms to attract the best talent on the market and we are seen as an employer of choice
• Assist with recruitment - shortlisting scheduling interviews and assessment days
• Maintaining data to ensure accuracy as data supports our attraction strategy
• Provide first line advice to hiring managers and candidates
• Support process improvement projects for the ATS to create an awesome candidate and manager experience
• Attend careers fairs and recruitment campaigns to enhance KAM as a employer of choice

What youll bring:

• Previous experienceworking in recruitment
• Proficiency in recruitment using Applicant Tracking System (ATS) platforms
• Good IT skills - Microsoft Office Suite such as Outlook Word and Excel
• Experience using Cascade or Recruitment Plus (desirable)
• Experience of using multiple advertising channels / platforms
• Knowledge of Right to Work and hiring best practice
• Know your audience delivering excellent customer service
• Flexible approach and able to adapt to meet the needs of the business
• Willingness to learn and bring new ideas or ways of working
• Excellent organisational time management skills with the ability to multi task
• High attention to detail and proactive with problem-solving

What we will offer you:

• A starting salary of 30000
• 2-year fixed term contract
• 37.5 hours per week hybrid working 3 days in the office and 2 days from home
• Free Tram Travel for all our colleagues plus a sponsored pass for an immediate family member
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Access to Amazing Discounts at major retailers including Asda Currys PC World John Lewis and many more.
• Family Friendly Policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Wellbeing Support including a free counselling health checks and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Supporting your development focusing on career pathways and professional fees covered if required for role.

The closing date for applications: 11 February 2026

Depending on the level of applications for this role we may close the advert earlier therefore we encourage you to submit your application early.

Our Commitment to you:

At KAM we celebrate the diversity of our customers communities and colleagues and strive for a workforce which is equitable inclusive and representative of the communities we serve and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders ages ethnicities cultures abilities and sexual orientation to apply. We look forward to receiving your application.

We live our values of We Care We Commit We Imagine through our behaviours and we strongly believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and create an environment where individuals can imagine that anything is possible. We care about our people and we fully commit to creating an inclusive environment where our people feel valued respected and empowered to thrive.

We recognise the importance of flexibility in the workplace and where possible we will do our best to consider alternative working patterns or flexible arrangements to help you balance work and life in a way that works for you and the business. If youd like to discuss before applying please feel free to contact our recruitment team.

To ensure you are given the best opportunity to succeed in the recruitment process please let us know if you will require any support or reasonable adjustments. You can contact our team here

What we will need to check:

If you are successful we will need to complete several pre-employment checks prior to you starting. These include.

• Proof of address.
• Evidence of right to work in the UK.
• References from previous employment or studies from the last 3 years
• Pre-employment medical (level subject to role).
• Criminal Records self-declaration check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).

KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM) is the largest light rail network in the UK. Growing and evolving since first opening in 1992. Metrolink have so far expanded to 103km of track 99 stops and 147 trams with a target of 52 million yearly passengers by the end of 2022.

We recognise and celebrate the diversity of our customers communities and colleagues and strive for a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and society at large.