Location: Huntingdon Job Title: Recruitment Assistant Salary: £23,866 Hours: 37hrs Monday to Friday - some flexibility required Have you got experience working in a recruitment function, managing vacancies from end to end? Can you prioritise, plan and organise your own work dealing with varying demands in order to meet deadlines? JOB PURPOSE: To support the delivery of a professional recruitment service which meets business needs by providing: first line recruitment advice and guidance to both managers and job applicants  specialist recruitment administration services MAIN DUTIES AND ACCOUNT-ABILITIES 1. Delivery of recruitment / promotion activities  Work with stakeholders throughout the Service in relation to the recruitment of new, and the promotion of existing, whole-time, on-call and all other staff, whether on a permanent, temporary, contractor or agency basis.  Respond to enquiries into the department from managers, staff and members of the public in a professional manner, ensuring that accurate and timely advice is provided.  Organise and administer / host information events, written test events and assessment centres as required.  Provide advice and guidance on the job evaluation process, including the development of job descriptions and person specifications and identifying and implementing improvements to the process where appropriate. Liaise with colleagues in the HR team to ensure job evaluations are completed in a timely manner and accurate records are kept.  Be responsible for specific recruitment / promotion campaigns as agreed, providing professional advice and guidance to managers on appropriate advertising for different roles selection procedures and be involved in interviewing and assessing as appropriate.  Co-ordinate (and, where appropriate, deliver) feedback to candidates, in line with Service policy.  Work with the Recruitment Team Manager to ensure that recruitment / promotion activities meet organisational needs, operate within legislative requirements and reflect the on-going development of recruitment and selection best practice.  Establish and maintain relationships with external suppliers (e.g. recruitment agencies), ensuring that they understand the organisation's culture and requirements in order that they can provide a cost effective and high quality service which results in high calibre applicants who meet organisational needs.  Work with the Recruitment Team Manager and in conjunction with colleagues in the HR team to regularly review the Service's template contracts of employment, ensuring all contracts of employment meet legal requirements and the needs of the Service.  In conjunction with relevant stakeholders, support the design and delivery of positive action initiatives, ensuring that the purpose of the initiative is fully communicated and understood across the Service and the appropriate target audience 3. Project work Work on departmental projects as agreed with the Recruitment Team Manager, supporting the continual improvement of the recruitment service provided to the business.  Work on corporate projects as agreed with the Recruitment Team Manager, providing input and expertise on matters relating to recruitment and selection as required. CORPORATE ACCOUNT-ABILITIES (applicable to all personnel) 1. Equality and Inclusion  Support and promote the Service's statement, policies and procedures on Equality and Inclusion in employment and service delivery. 2. Health, Safety and Risk  Ensure that health, safety and risk issues are factored into all areas of activity.  Support and promote the Service's Health and Safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe and healthy working environment. 3. Personal Development  Responsible for updating own practices and professional knowledge.  Undertaking personal development activities as agreed with line manager. 4. General  To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, commensurate with the grade and positioning of the post. OTHER GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB 1. CPD  The post holder must be willing to continuously develop their professional knowledge, experience and understanding. 2. TRAVEL  Travelling across the county may be required to facilitate the effective delivery of the role and to participate in meetings etc