Resourcing Assistant
The closing date is 25 March 2026
Job summary
We are delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly, supportive, and energetic Recruitment Team as a Resourcing Assistant.
In this key role, you will help deliver a fast, accurate, and customer-focused end-to-end recruitment service. We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing a truly Gold Star experience to both hiring managers and candidates, ensuring every interaction reflects our commitment to outstanding service.
You will work closely with departments and colleagues across our three hospital sites--Basildon, Broomfield, and Southend--building strong, trusted relationships and supporting them throughout the recruitment process.
As a Trust, we aim to deliver safe, high-quality services and to be an employer of choice. Our Recruitment and Workforce Services teams are based at the Corporate Services Hub in Britannia Park, Southend, though some travel across our sites may occasionally be required.
If you are enthusiastic, organised, and eager to be part of a proactive team that makes a real difference to our workforce and patient services, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
- Advertising Vacancies
- Administering Offers
- Conducting and recording the pre-employment checks through to booking start dates and finalising the onboarding process for successful candidates
- Communicating with and supporting hiring managers and candidates over the phone, face to face and via email
- Ensuring adherence to the NHS employment check standards and compliance with appropriate employment legislation, resulting in the delivery of a comprehensive and responsive recruitment service within the Trust
Additionally, you will be supporting various members within the team as well as supporting and collaborating to deliver the recruitment service level agreement in place. This will be through; coordinating recruitment activities, providing an effective, efficient and customer focused service which meets the changing needs of the Groups' services and clinical areas.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well-being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Details
Date posted
11 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
390-COR-SO-0019
Job locations
Southend
Comet Way
Southend on Sea
SS2 6GE
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Comet Way
Southend on Sea
SS2 6GE
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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