Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role.

PREVIOUS CANDIDATES NEED NOT APPLY

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role.

PREVIOUS CANDIDATES NEED NOT APPLY

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ 3 / CIPD Level 4 / CPP equivalent or equivalent experience or willingness to study

Desirable

  • Foundation Certificate in CIPD or working towards qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Previous exposure of working in a busy recruitment, HR or customer service environment
  • Experienced and proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office packages including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
  • Able to work without constant supervision

Desirable

  • Previous recruitment experience

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills - communicating clearly, concisely and confidently, using language and manner appropriate to audience, avoiding jargon
  • Negotiation and influencing skills
  • Able to deal sensitively and tactfully with all contacts and maintain confidentiality
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ 3 / CIPD Level 4 / CPP equivalent or equivalent experience or willingness to study

Desirable

  • Foundation Certificate in CIPD or working towards qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Previous exposure of working in a busy recruitment, HR or customer service environment
  • Experienced and proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office packages including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
  • Able to work without constant supervision

Desirable

  • Previous recruitment experience

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills - communicating clearly, concisely and confidently, using language and manner appropriate to audience, avoiding jargon
  • Negotiation and influencing skills
  • Able to deal sensitively and tactfully with all contacts and maintain confidentiality

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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 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

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Permanent Recruitment

Trudi Tyler

trudi.tyler1@nhs.net

03004432031

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


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