Recruitment Administrator

Suffolk County Council
Address: Endeavour House Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX and Hybrid working
Salary: 28598 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Hours: 37 hours per week Flexible working options available
Contract: Secondment for 6 months

When you join Suffolk County Councils Public Health and Communities directorate as a Recruitment Administrator well support your development from the very start.

Youll be encouraged to play to your strengths grow your skills and build an impactful career within our 019 Healthy Child Service.

With a wide variety of career paths supportive colleagues and learning opportunities to explore if youre motivated and passionate theres no limit to how far your ambition could take you. Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Recruitment Administrator (Health) you will play a vital role in shaping the workforce that supports healthier futures across Suffolk.

Working at the heart of a friendly collaborative team youll be the key link between managers candidates and HR colleagues ensuring every stage of the recruitment journey runs smoothly. From raising requisitions and crafting highquality adverts to coordinating interviews and completing essential preemployment checks you will bring clarity organisation and excellent communication to a fastpaced peoplefocused environment.

Youll manage records with precision support managers with timely updates and help new starters take their first steps into Suffolk County Council.

With opportunities to problemsolve streamline processes and contribute to wider service improvements this is a role where your attention to detail initiative and passion for making a difference will truly shine.

Youll contribute directly to improving public health outcomes by ensuring our teams are well-supported well-informed and able to focus on what matters most.

What you will need

• Sound knowledge and experience of administrative processes.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• The confidence to communicate clearly with internal and external colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload work on your own initiative and adapt to changing priorities.
• An understanding of confidentiality and dataprotection principles.
• A willingness to collaborate support others and contribute to a positive team culture.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (Word).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

Youll be part of Public Health and Communities. Our team supports the 019 Healthy Child Service and plays a key role in ensuring managers candidates and services receive a smooth and responsive recruitment experience.

We value teamwork openness problemsolving and flexibility. We support one another share learning and take pride in delivering highquality peoplefocused recruitment support.
This is a hybridworking role with time spent between home and Endeavour House in Ipswich.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Tracey Evans she/her for a casual conversation. You can contact them by either calling or emailing

If you want to apply for a secondment read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template (Word).

1. a) Tell us about your experience using recruitment or HR systems (such as raising requisitions creating documentation or supporting advert development) and completing preemployment checks like DBS Occupational Health or references.
   b) How did you ensure the information you handled was accurate compliant and stored securely
2. Give an example of managing conflicting deadlines and how you prioritised work.
3. Tell us about a situation where you provided clear and effective communication.
4. Explain how you ensure accuracy when processing important information.
5. Give an example of when you worked collaboratively with others.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingor calling.If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date:11.30 pm 11 March 2026.

Interview date: 18 March 2026.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid