Recruitment Administrator

We are looking for a Recruitment Administrator to join our small but busy Human Resources team to assist with the day-to-day support of recruitment related activities.

Main responsibilities of the role will include:

• Support the Recruitment lead with the management of the ATS (Applicant Tracking System) and candidate pipelines, ensuring all data and reports are always accurate and kept up to date.
• Assist in creating job advertisements and posting on job boards. Maintaining advertisements, updating/removing when required.
• Maintain the recruitment mailboxes and respond to candidate queries.
• Review job applications, screening candidates and submitting suitable candidates to hiring managers.
• Collate candidates’ feedback from interviewers in a timely manner.
• Support with the direct hire recruitment service across the group, from vacancy to offer, including vacancy management, advertising, direct sourcing, arranging interviews, preparing offers and linking smoothly to the new starter process, with a strong focus on candidate experience.
• Confirm candidate’s start date and coordinate with HR, IT and Recruiting director to ensure a smooth induction into the company.
• Obtain employment references as part of the onboarding process prior to candidates start date. Liaise with the Security Vetting team by obtaining specific employee references which are required as part of the security clearance process for certain projects.
• Ensure a high standard of friendly and professional communication with candidates and internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Arrange various work experience and apprenticeship programs.
• Support other recruitment projects along with ad-hoc HR Administration to support the successful running of the team.

About you

The ideal candidate will have the following essential skills and experience required for the role:

• Previous experience within recruitment (agency or in house) or HR environment would be desirable.
• Have a positive, welcoming attitude and good communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and a willingness to learn.
• Good organisational skills and an ability to prioritise with excellent attention to detail and a "can do" attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• IT literate, proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

About us

BDP is a continuous collective of architects, engineers, designers and urbanists. We design at every scale from city masterplans, neighbourhoods, parks, streets and buildings to specialist, bespoke light and acoustic installations.

We are placemakers who work at every stage of the design process from visioning to briefing to design, delivery and operation. We respond to the demands of our dynamic and ever-changing planet with cross-discipline design thinking that spans all of life’s activities, protects the environment and enhances social value.

Harnessing our collective ethos, the spirit of BDP is about making places for people. Our structure and governance as a global network of federated city studios creates design hubs that are connected to the cities, regions and communities they serve.

As part of the Nippon Koei Group, we fuse our passion for architecture and engineering with user-centred design and large-scale infrastructure projects to deliver world-class solutions for better, more prosperous places

BDP Offers

The role is challenging and exciting and will provide an excellent opportunity for personal development as well as an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, profit share and a great working environment.

To apply

To apply for this role, please click on the apply button below, you will then need to complete the online application form and attach a covering letter plus current CV demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the position.

Please include an indication of your salary expectations and notice period in your cover letter.

BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing, and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy.

BDP is an equal opportunity employer.

No agencies or 3rd party applications will be accepted

Full time, 6 months Fixed Term Contract with a view to extend.

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm, ability to work from home 2 days per week.