Recruitment Administrator

Recruitment Administrator (Temporary Assignment – 4 Months)

Sedgefield | On-site | £13.45 per hour

About the Role:

We are seeking a Recruitment Administrator to join a busy recruitment team on a 6-month temporary assignment, providing essential support across a high-volume recruitment function.

This is a fast-paced, process-driven role that would suit someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a busy environment, and takes pride in delivering excellent customer service. You will play a key role in supporting candidates, hiring managers, and recruitment partners throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a professional and efficient experience for all stakeholders.

What You'll Be Responsible For:

Recruitment Administration

• Manage recruitment-related enquiries and act as a first point of contact for candidates and hiring managers
• Coordinate interviews and support recruitment activities across multiple vacancies
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and candidate information
• Support onboarding and pre-employment screening processes

Systems & Data Management

• Work extensively with Microsoft Office applications, including:
• Outlook
• Excel
• Microsoft Lists
• Raise purchase orders using Microsoft D365
• Maintain trackers, records, and recruitment reports
• Ensure all data is accurate, up-to-date, and confidential

Customer Service & Stakeholder Support

• Deliver a responsive and customer-focused service to candidates, managers, and external partners
• Build positive relationships across the business
• Keep stakeholders informed throughout the recruitment process
• Support the smooth running of a busy recruitment function

Administrative Support

• Process recruitment documentation accurately and efficiently
• Support invoice processing and purchase order administration
• Assist with reporting and recruitment metrics where required

About You:

You are organised, resilient, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.

You'll bring:

• Experience working in a busy office or administrative environment
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Confidence using business systems and learning new processes quickly

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience of Microsoft D365 or similar systems
• Experience within recruitment, HR, or administration
• Experience processing purchase orders or invoices

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys helping people
• Remains calm under pressure
• Is positive, proactive, and adaptable
• Takes pride in delivering a great service

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to gain experience within a busy recruitment team
• Varied role with exposure to different stakeholders and processes
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Immediate opportunity to make an impact
• Competitive hourly rate (£13.45 per hour)

Location & Working Pattern

• Based in Sedgefield, based onsite
• 37 hours per week
• Monday–Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00, Friday: 08:30 – 16:30

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised administrator who enjoys working with people and delivering excellent customer service. If you're looking for a busy, varied role where you can make an immediate contribution, we'd love to hear from you.