Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are looking for a Recruitment Administration Assistant to enhance our team based at our Service Headquarters in Exeter. You'll join us on a full-time (37 hours per week), Permanent contract, and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £28,624
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England. We provide prevention, protection, and response services across the counties of Devon and Somerset.
Our vision is that together, we will work to end preventable fire and rescue emergencies, creating a safer world for you and your family. Keeping people safe is what we do, and we owe our fantastic reputation to our highly skilled and motivated workforce.
About the role:
As our Recruitment Administration Assistant, you will work closely with other members of our Recruitment and People Services Team to deliver an exceptional administrative service across all aspects of the recruitment and selection activities carried out on behalf of the Service, ensuring that all elements of the process are high quality, effective, efficient and supporting colleagues in the team to deliver the best possible service and candidate experience.
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Key responsibilities of the Recruitment Administration Assistant:
The role involves administering recruitment and selection activities for all employee categories throughout the whole life cycle of the process including:
Post recruitment adverts to job sites and post on social media about live roles.
Arrange interviews with the applicant and panellists.
Administer work related and psychometric tests.
Administer vetting checks for applicants and current employees.
Support the onboarding process for all new employees.
Help manage the recruitment inboxes and go back to potential applicants with answers to queries.
Liaise regularly with recruiting managers and providing guidance on using the Service e-recruitment system.
In addition to this you’ll:
Be responsible for maintaining and updating essential spread sheets, databases, and systems.
Provide clerical and administrative support to other members of the team where required.
The ideal Recruitment Admin Assistant should have:
Experience of working in an office environment in an administrative role
Strong IT and proven keyboard skills
A good level of education
Knowledge of basic office systems and procedures
Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
Strong attention to detail
Excellent organisational skills
Proven ability to work to tight deadlines.
Knowledge of recruitment procedures is desirable however not essential.
Closing date: Sunday 24th November – midnight
Interview date – Friday 6th December 2024
How to apply
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Recruitment Administration Assistant please click 'apply' today, we would love to hear from you.
The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.
How to apply:
You will be required to complete an application form and submit a document evidencing how you meet the following essential criteria from the Job Description and Person Specification.
We are not able to shortlist for interview from a CV so please answer the following questions in full, demonstrating how you meet each criteria.
Experience of working in a busy environment where priorities can change and demonstrates the ability to remain under calm under pressure
Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
Experience of working with and advising on Recruitment policies and procedures
A high level of self-motivation with an ability to work effectively on own initiative as well as a member of a busy team.
To help you complete this part of the application form please find attached below the word document “essential criteria for completion” for you to download and complete with your evidence for the above criteria. You can then upload this document where requested when completing your application. Please note there is a maximum word count of 2000 words (excluding titles) applied to your evidence document.
Evidence submitted in relation to the essential criteria above will be used for shortlisting applications received.
Our values
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment and adhere to the Services Safeguarding Policy.
We are proud to help
We are honest
We are respectful
we are working together
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities that we serve, and we aspire for this to be reflected in our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our values to consider working for us.
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About Disability Confident
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