Recruitment Officer

Ref: SCH-UHS-0007 13 day(s) remaining

Establishment: Uxbridge High School Location: The Greenway, Uxbridge UB8 2PR Salary: 33,506 - 37,625 Department: Human Resources Job Type: Part Time

Closing Date: 30/09/2024 12:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: ASAP

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 36.00 Weeks per Year: 42.000 Pay Grade: SPR 23-29

The Role

Uxbridge High School is a happy and ambitious school which enriches individuals academically, socially and emotionally. We have much to celebrate including a committed and focused student body and staff, outstanding facilities, strong relationships with the community and school partners, supportive governors and a thriving sixth form. As a truly comprehensive and multicultural school that reflects life in modern Britain, we value the successes of every child, whatever their starting point.

An exciting Recruitment Officer position has become available at Uxbridge High School. We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced individual who can provide a proactive and effective recruitment service for the school. You will be working with the HR Manager and the Principal to identify the most effective approach to advertising vacancies and attracting the best candidates.

The school has recently brought recruitment in-house, and we are looking for an individual who can establish and develop our recruitment process. This role requires someone who is independent, works on their own initiative, and has expert knowledge in recruitment. We have introduced a new recruitment software: FaceEd, which allows us to provide a bespoke recruitment experience. We need someone who will manage this system effectively and develop our social media and other advertising portals from the beginning.

As a key member of the HR team, you will run recruitment campaigns for the school and provide recruitment administration, which will include screening candidates, managing shortlisting process and scheduling interviews.. You will be supported by the HR Manager and work alongside the HR Administrator, covering for them if necessary. Recruitment experience and strong interpersonal and administrational skills are essentials. HR experience and experience of working within a school, educational setting or similar establishment will be an advantage.

Hours of work: 36 hrs per week Monday to Friday(one day of working from home), 2pm finish on Fridays,

(42 weeks) pa : term time plus 4 weeks

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
Degree or equivalent qualification		Essential
HR (CIPD) or equivalent qualifications (level 3 and above)		Desirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Good working knowledge of applicant tracking systems and candidate management systems (eg. FaceEd, Tes, SamPeople, MyNewTerm)	Essential
Good working knowledge of advertising vacancies on recruitment platforms and in social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Reed, Tes, eTeach, Department for Education teaching* etc.	Essential
Knowledge of legislation relating to equal opportunities and recruitment/safeguarding.	Essential
Ability to produce spreadsheets, manipulate and present data, produce correspondence with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in all written output.	Essential
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.	Essential
Relevant Experience
Working in a recruitment role either agency or in house.	Essential
Experience
Proven and extensive experience of organising recruitment campaigns.	Essential
Proven and extensive experience of using social media in recruiting.	Essential
Relevant Skills
An excellent command of written and spoken English.	Essential
An organised approach to work, with an ability to manage own workload and work on own initiative.	Essential