Job summary
As a Talent Acquisition Coordinator, youll provide
end to end recruitment for a wide range of roles across DHU, acting as a
trusted partner to hiring managers and a key ambassador for our brand. From
vacancy briefing through to offer, youll coordinate and deliver a smooth and
responsive hiring process that meets business needs while ensuring a great
candidate experience.
Youll work closely with hiring managers to understand their
requirements, advise on recruitment best practices, source candidates directly,
and manage assessments and interviews. This is a great opportunity for someone
with recruitment experience looking to make an impact in a fast-paced,
healthcare setting.
For you, because great care starts with a supported team
Well support your wellbeing, development and future with a
benefits package designed around you. From access to the NHS pension scheme
(including protection of your existing NHS pension and holiday entitlement if
youre transferring), to wellbeing support, flexible working options and
opportunities to grow your career, were here to help you thrive both in and
outside of work. For full details of our benefits, please click here.
Main duties of the job
Recruitment Delivery
- Carrying out recruitment duties including gathering role requirements, drafting job adverts, sourcing candidates, and managing updates in the applicant tracking system (ATS) where applicable.
- Writing job adverts based on vacancy briefing to attract a strong calibre of candidates.
- Creating talent pools of candidates for roles that need additional recruitment support.
- Directly source candidates using various job aggregators/platforms.
- Pre-screening and shortlisting candidates against vacancy briefing document/job description.
- Maintain complete and error free candidate records, with 100% accuracy in data entry and stage progression tracking in the ATS.
- Conduct regular audits to verify that all candidate information is current and aligned with the appropriate recruitment stages.
About us
For you, a place where you can be yourself.
We believe that when people feel valued, respected and supported, they can deliver their very best. Thats why were proud to reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve and welcome colleagues from all backgrounds. We also recognise and support Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, Cadet Volunteers and military families, valuing the experience, resilience and dedication they bring.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Performance measures
- Time to hire and vacancy fill rates are consistently improved and maintained within agreed targets across critical roles and hard-to-fill areas.
- 100% of candidate and manager queries responded to within 2 working days.
- 90% positive feedback on communication and support via candidate surveys.
- 90% positive feedback from hiring managers on recruitment support and service.
- Successfully fulfilling all recruitment service delivery, recommending areas of improvement to recruitment processes.
- Maintain 100% accuracy of candidates data within the ATS, ensuring effective role management, updating and closing requisitions in the ATS.
- Extensive stakeholder and candidate engagement both internally and externally, offering an exceptional level of service alongside recruitment delivery.
- All roles fully compliant with pre-employment and onboarding requirements.
- KPI reports submitted accurately and on time.
Key areas of accountability and responsibility
- Carrying out recruitment duties including gathering role requirements, drafting job adverts, sourcing candidates, and managing updates in the applicant tracking system (ATS) where applicable.
- Writing job adverts based on vacancy briefing to attract a strong calibre of candidates.
- Creating talent pools of candidates for roles that need additional recruitment support.
- Directly source candidates using various job aggregators/platforms.
- Pre-screening and shortlisting candidates against vacancy briefing document/job description.
- Maintain complete and error free candidate records, with 100% accuracy in data entry and stage progression tracking in the ATS.
- Conduct regular audits to verify that all candidate information is current and aligned with the appropriate recruitment stages. Hiring Manager Support & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong, consultative relationships with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs and advising on best practice procedures.
- Assist in the development of training tools to support hiring managers when recruiting.
- Maintain relationships with third party suppliers including local job centres and recruitment agencies. Candidate Experience & Communication
- Be a brand ambassador as the first point of contact for both candidates and hiring managers, ensuring all interactions embody our values, behaviours and commitment to excellence.
- Consistent communication with candidates at all stages of the recruitment process to promote DHUs reputation and ensure a quality recruitment experience.
- Providing constructive candidate feedback to unsuccessful candidates. Interview & Assessment Coordination
- Preparation and coordination of various selection processes including interviews and assessment centres. Compliance & Reporting
- Producing regular KPI reports and providing input to MI as required.
- Ensuring all standard operating procedures and KPIs are delivered. Process Improvement & Projects
- Identify and deliver service improvement activity across the business through process improvements.
- Participation and support of cross-functional projects within HR & Resourcing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Performance measures
- Time to hire and vacancy fill rates are consistently improved and maintained within agreed targets across critical roles and hard-to-fill areas.
- 100% of candidate and manager queries responded to within 2 working days.
- 90% positive feedback on communication and support via candidate surveys.
- 90% positive feedback from hiring managers on recruitment support and service.
- Successfully fulfilling all recruitment service delivery, recommending areas of improvement to recruitment processes.
- Maintain 100% accuracy of candidates data within the ATS, ensuring effective role management, updating and closing requisitions in the ATS.
- Extensive stakeholder and candidate engagement both internally and externally, offering an exceptional level of service alongside recruitment delivery.
- All roles fully compliant with pre-employment and onboarding requirements.
- KPI reports submitted accurately and on time.
Key areas of accountability and responsibility
- Carrying out recruitment duties including gathering role requirements, drafting job adverts, sourcing candidates, and managing updates in the applicant tracking system (ATS) where applicable.
- Writing job adverts based on vacancy briefing to attract a strong calibre of candidates.
- Creating talent pools of candidates for roles that need additional recruitment support.
- Directly source candidates using various job aggregators/platforms.
- Pre-screening and shortlisting candidates against vacancy briefing document/job description.
- Maintain complete and error free candidate records, with 100% accuracy in data entry and stage progression tracking in the ATS.
- Conduct regular audits to verify that all candidate information is current and aligned with the appropriate recruitment stages. Hiring Manager Support & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong, consultative relationships with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs and advising on best practice procedures.
- Assist in the development of training tools to support hiring managers when recruiting.
- Maintain relationships with third party suppliers including local job centres and recruitment agencies. Candidate Experience & Communication
- Be a brand ambassador as the first point of contact for both candidates and hiring managers, ensuring all interactions embody our values, behaviours and commitment to excellence.
- Consistent communication with candidates at all stages of the recruitment process to promote DHUs reputation and ensure a quality recruitment experience.
- Providing constructive candidate feedback to unsuccessful candidates. Interview & Assessment Coordination
- Preparation and coordination of various selection processes including interviews and assessment centres. Compliance & Reporting
- Producing regular KPI reports and providing input to MI as required.
- Ensuring all standard operating procedures and KPIs are delivered. Process Improvement & Projects
- Identify and deliver service improvement activity across the business through process improvements.
- Participation and support of cross-functional projects within HR & Resourcing.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Significant recruitment experience in either an agency, RPO or in-house environment.
- Demonstrable experience working in several sectors delivering entry level, junior, middle & senior manager type roles.
- Demonstrable experience showing ability to build and manage key relationships with both internal & external stakeholders.
- Experience of working in an operational environment with multiple hiring managers.
- Flexibility of approach is important as well as confidence in own ability.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal & written with a credible, professional approach.
Desirable
- Professional, approachable, and values driven.
- Detail-oriented with a high standard of presentation and accuracy.
- Confident in building relationships and communicating with diverse stakeholders.
- A team player with initiative, creativity, and a proactive mindset.
- Flexible and open to working across a range of projects and subject areas.
- Enthusiastic about DHUs mission and committed to supporting patients, colleagues, and
- communities.
- Curious and innovative mindset, with a desire to challenge the status quo.
- Resilience and adaptability in a fast-changing environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Significant recruitment experience in either an agency, RPO or in-house environment.
- Demonstrable experience working in several sectors delivering entry level, junior, middle & senior manager type roles.
- Demonstrable experience showing ability to build and manage key relationships with both internal & external stakeholders.
- Experience of working in an operational environment with multiple hiring managers.
- Flexibility of approach is important as well as confidence in own ability.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal & written with a credible, professional approach.
Desirable
- Professional, approachable, and values driven.
- Detail-oriented with a high standard of presentation and accuracy.
- Confident in building relationships and communicating with diverse stakeholders.
- A team player with initiative, creativity, and a proactive mindset.
- Flexible and open to working across a range of projects and subject areas.
- Enthusiastic about DHUs mission and committed to supporting patients, colleagues, and
- communities.
- Curious and innovative mindset, with a desire to challenge the status quo.
- Resilience and adaptability in a fast-changing environment.
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.
