Resourcing and Talent Acquisition Support Officer
Posted:
2 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
30 August 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
3-month contract position with a local authority
Summary
- This is a 3-month contract position with a local authority focused on providing administrative coordination and support for the Councils resourcing and talent acquisition services. The role is crucial in ensuring smooth recruitment processes timely delivery and high-quality service for both internal stakeholders and candidates. It involves maintaining systems data and compliance standards throughout the recruitment life cycle for both permanent and agency roles.
Responsibilities
- Support Resourcing and Talent Acquisition Advisers in executing recruitment campaigns including attraction and selection methods.
- Liaise with advertising partners and manage social media content as directed.
- Provide comprehensive administrative support for recruitment campaigns ensuring timetables are tracked and stakeholders are informed.
- Maintain candidate engagement throughout recruitment and onboarding processes.
- Organize recruitment training induction events job fairs and diversity initiatives.
- Update and maintain recruitment content on the councils intranet.
- Respond to service-related queries and escalate as necessary.
Requirements
Essential Experience Required
- Proven experience in administrative roles within HR or recruitment.
- Experience supporting managers in delivering effective services.
- Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g. Oracle Recruitment Cloud).
- Experience in candidate screening and shortlisting.
Essential Qualifications Required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload effectively.
- Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems.
- Good project management knowledge and ability to monitor progress.
- Commitment to equality diversity and inclusion.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 35 hours per week
- Location: 1 Catford Road Catford London Greater London SE6 4RU United Kingdom
- Work arrangement: 3 days remote 2 days in the office with location switching between Wearside and Laurence House
- Application deadline: 5th June 2026 apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
To provide administrative coordination and support for the Councils resourcing and talent acquisition service across the full recruitment life cycle (permanent and agency).
Required Education:
To provide administrative coordination and support for the Councils resourcing and talent acquisition service across the full recruitment life cycle (permanent and agency).