Overview

12 Month Fixed Term Contract/Secondment Opportunity.

Jobshare - 14 hours per week (Thursday and Friday).

Can you help us attract the best people that make Hackney a better place for everyone?

We are looking for a recruitment coordinator to join our first class recruitment team. Your role will be to provide seamless support to candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the recruitment process by scheduling interviews and assessments, liaising directly with candidates, and conducting pre-employment checks.
• Keep candidates informed at various stages of the recruitment process and support onboarding for new starters to ensure a positive experience.
• Respond to routine enquiries, manage the busy recruitment line and inbox, and present in front of others remotely or face to face as needed.
• Facilitate and present on our first day induction for new starters.
• Be the first and last point of contact for candidates in their recruitment journey.

Qualifications and attributes

• Demonstrable experience in providing first class administrative support within a busy team.
• Deep understanding of recruitment administrative processes and ability to manage a demanding workload.
• Highly organized with the ability to plan and prioritise tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to hit the ground running in a 12-month fixed term contract.

Working arrangement and benefits

This role offers hybrid working. It also attracts a competitive salary, with excellent staff benefits.

Company values and equal opportunity

Hackney Council is committed to being a place for everyone, celebrating diversity and ensuring everyone is valued, included and involved. We look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

Application process

To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the process, you will complete competency based questions to demonstrate your suitability and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace but encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills in your own voice. This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 28 September 2025 (22:59).

Interview date: W/c 06 October 2025.

Hackney Council recognises the value of flexible working and welcomes applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk