A2/Ao - Recruitment Officer

The Insolvency Service's centralised recruitment team is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Recruitment Officer to join our dynamic team. In this key role, you'll play a vital part in attracting and hiring top talent to support the agency's evolving needs.

Make a Real Impact:

• Be part of the solution: Contribute to a growing and progressive agency by ensuring we find the right people with the right skills to deliver essential services.
• Shape the future of recruitment: Help us streamline processes, improve the candidate experience, and build a more diverse workforce.
• Learn and grow: Develop your recruitment expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment that values continuous learning.
• Develop your expertise: Continuously learn and refine your recruitment expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment where knowledge sharing, learning and professional development are encouraged.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a thriving and diverse environment: Work alongside a passionate and experienced team in a thriving and diverse environment. We actively foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through our 10 active employee network groups, including LGBT+, FACES, Disability & Health, Mind Matters, Women's, The Shed, Carers, Part Time Workers, No Limits, and Grass Roots. These groups provide opportunities for colleagues to connect, share experiences, and advocate for their communities.
• Contribute to a positive culture: Promote a culture of fairness, respect, and inclusivity within the organisation.
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance: We offer flexible working arrangements including full-time, part-time, job share, and hybrid arrangements.
• Meaningful work: Contribute to the vital services provided by the Insolvency Service, playing a crucial role in supporting businesses and individuals facing financial difficulties.
• Invest in your career: We prioritise professional development and offer opportunities to learn and grow within the agency.

Responsibilities: What You'll Do:

• Assist in managing recruitment campaigns from start to finish, including the creation of vacancy adverts, conduct assurance checks and manage assessment data, arranging interviews, and providing feedback communication to candidates.
• Provide recruitment approvals, working with vacancy holders to ensure appropriate governance is maintained for all types of vacancy.
• Provide advice, guidance, and support with recruitment, ensuring it remains fair and open and in line with policy and procedure.
• Support with onboarding to ensure a smooth transition into the workplace, including the drafting of employee contracts and handling of candidate ID documents.
• Maintain accurate records and provide administrative support, adhering to data protection regulations.
• Respond to enquiries from candidates and stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.
• Build and maintain great working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Occasional travel will be required to attend team meetings.