Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Recruitment Administration Support

The closing date is 08 January 2026

Job summary

We are looking for 2 Recruitment Administration Support to support our Recruitment Service on an interim basis to cover maternity leave.

1 x 12 month fixed term contract

1 x 6 month fixed term contract

Main duties of the job

To ensure the operational recruitment activity is customer focused, efficient, effective and delivered to the highest possible professional standards supporting applicants and managers through the recrutiment process.

About us

CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.

Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.

Details

Date posted

06 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

372-CORP2013-A

Job locations

Acre MIll

Huddersfield

HD3 3EB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Administer the recruitment and selection process from vacancy control to offer, including; maintaining recruitment files, monitoring shortlisting and appointment outcomes, arranging interviews and ensuring pre employment checks are completed in accordance with statutory requirements and agreed Trust policies.

Input personal details for newly appointed staff promptly and accurately onto the Trusts Electronic Staff Record.

Responsible for the administration of the NHS Jobs website (e-recruitment) and Trac (recruitment system)

Provide administrative support to the corporate induction programme ensuring all new starters receive a high standard of on-boarding.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Administer the recruitment and selection process from vacancy control to offer, including; maintaining recruitment files, monitoring shortlisting and appointment outcomes, arranging interviews and ensuring pre employment checks are completed in accordance with statutory requirements and agreed Trust policies.

Input personal details for newly appointed staff promptly and accurately onto the Trusts Electronic Staff Record.

Responsible for the administration of the NHS Jobs website (e-recruitment) and Trac (recruitment system)

Provide administrative support to the corporate induction programme ensuring all new starters receive a high standard of on-boarding.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Essential

  • English and Math GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent or high level of literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated within application
  • Evidence of self-development

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

  • Experience within an office environment
  • Experience in a role requiring the demonstration of high quality customer service
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Desirable

  • Basic knowledge recruitment and selection procedures
  • Use of the NHS Electronic Staff Record
  • Use of NHS Jobs
  • Experience within a Human Resources environment
  • A basic understanding of the NHS
  • Use of Trac recruitment system

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

  • Able to prioritise workload and take own initiative
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to complete allocated work within agreed timescales
  • Able to deal with a wide range of people across all levels of the Trust and external to the organisation
  • Demonstrate self-motivation and ability to learn new skills
Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Essential

  • English and Math GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent or high level of literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated within application
  • Evidence of self-development

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

  • Experience within an office environment
  • Experience in a role requiring the demonstration of high quality customer service
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Desirable

  • Basic knowledge recruitment and selection procedures
  • Use of the NHS Electronic Staff Record
  • Use of NHS Jobs
  • Experience within a Human Resources environment
  • A basic understanding of the NHS
  • Use of Trac recruitment system

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

  • Able to prioritise workload and take own initiative
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to complete allocated work within agreed timescales
  • Able to deal with a wide range of people across all levels of the Trust and external to the organisation
  • Demonstrate self-motivation and ability to learn new skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Acre MIll

Huddersfield

HD3 3EB


Employer's website

https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Acre MIll

Huddersfield

HD3 3EB


Employer's website

https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team Leader

Amanda Priestley

amanda.priestley@cht.nhs.uk

01484355681

Details

Date posted

06 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

372-CORP2013-A

Job locations

Acre MIll

Huddersfield

HD3 3EB


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