NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Recruitment Advisor - Helpdesk

The closing date is 22 September 2025

Job summary

This post is fixed term/secondment until 26/07/2026 due to maternity leave

The Recruitment Advisor undertakes day to day calls and administration of the Recruitment process for medical and non-medical areas.

To answer operational calls that come into the recruitment services helpdesk. Utilise the chosen software system in order to prioritise calls as soon as possible. Enter information into the system accurately and promptly. Provide advice to callers where appropriate

Provides support to the senior members of the Recruitment Team in the establishment of processes and systems of within recruitment.

Contributes to the All Wales National Recruitment agenda as necessary.

This post is fixed term/secondment until 26/07/2026 to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, customer focused, individual who has had call handling experience to join our dedicated and successful Recruitment Team on the All Wales Helpdesk.We are a dynamic and diverse team who are committed to providing an excellent recruitment service to Health Boards across Wales.We are looking for an individual who is eager to learn and keen to deliver in both performance and customer service.We provide administrative recruitment support to Health Board managers and applicants using electronic systems as well as providing advice and guidance where needed so good computer, keyboard and communication skills are essential to the role.If you shareour values and feel that you can contribute to our team and the service we provide, regardless of your previous experience or educational background, we would welcome your application.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

This is a Hybrid role with the Contractual base being Companies House. There will be a requirement to attend the office a minimum of 1 day week.You will be provided with the support and equipment you will need to be able to work from home, but an internet/WiFi connection is essential.

About us

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.

Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.

Offeringa comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visithttps://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/

NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.

Details

Date posted

19 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

043-AC161-0925

Job locations

Companies House

Crown Way

Cardiff

CF14 3UZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCSE's or equivalent including English Language
  • Understanding of recruitment processes
  • Understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality

Desirable

  • RSA level 3 or equivalent
  • ECDL or equivalent
  • Understanding of a computerised recruitment package

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of a customer focused clerical environment
  • Experience in an administration role
  • Experience of using MS office programmes such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and outlook
  • Experience of working in a contact centre

Desirable

  • Previous experience in busy office environment
  • Experience of working in a HR/ Training/ Recruitment environment

Skills

Essential

  • Good IT skills including ability to use MS office
  • Database skills
  • Sound verbal and written communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Effective organisational skills
  • Good attention to detail
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCSE's or equivalent including English Language
  • Understanding of recruitment processes
  • Understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality

Desirable

  • RSA level 3 or equivalent
  • ECDL or equivalent
  • Understanding of a computerised recruitment package

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of a customer focused clerical environment
  • Experience in an administration role
  • Experience of using MS office programmes such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and outlook
  • Experience of working in a contact centre

Desirable

  • Previous experience in busy office environment
  • Experience of working in a HR/ Training/ Recruitment environment

Skills

Essential

  • Good IT skills including ability to use MS office
  • Database skills
  • Sound verbal and written communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Effective organisational skills
  • Good attention to detail

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

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

Companies House

Crown Way

Cardiff

CF14 3UZ


Employer's website

https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

Companies House

Crown Way

Cardiff

CF14 3UZ


Employer's website

https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Recruitment Manager

Victoria Evans-Fisher

victoria.evans-fisher@wales.nhs.uk

02921500200

Details

Date posted

19 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

043-AC161-0925

Job locations

Companies House

Crown Way

Cardiff

CF14 3UZ


Supporting documents

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