Recruitment Administration Officers

We have an exciting opportunity available with Human Resources for three HR Recruitment Administration officers:

Two roles are full time (part time hours will be considered), permanent positions.

One role is a part time (up to 25.2 hours, 0.7FTE), one year fixed term position (maternity cover).

About the role:

Would you like to play a key role in supporting the University to successfully recruit new staff to join its diverse workforce.

If you are a confident and self-motivated individual who would like to join a responsive and effective recruitment team, we would like to hear form you. Although previous administration experience is an advantage, we are looking for motivated individuals who are keen and willing to learn new skills and systems.

You will be able to demonstrate exceptional communication skills both written and verbal, have a good eye for detail, be highly organised with a flexible approach, and the ability to work to tight deadline and manage a large workload. Naturally, you will be able to build and maintain relationships with a variety of people across the University while keeping candidates informed on the progress of their application.

The job is varied and fast-paced. You will deal with vacancies to recruit contractual or casual staff. You will place adverts, invites applicants to interview and support successful candidates through offer stage, preparing and issuing contracts. You will also be able to demonstrate excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook. We will provide training on our internal systems, including our online e-Recruit system.

Our HR department is committed to the highest quality in everything we do and we want you to be part of that. Based at Guildhall Square, Southampton our offices are modern and open-plan, within easy access of public transport, shops, restaurants and a University gym.

What we offer:

Our HR department works across Highfield Campus and One Guildhall Square, but your main work location will be One Guildhall Square. Both offices have easy access to public transport, restaurants, coffee shops and a University gyn.

There will also be an opportunity to work flexibly from home, but you will be required to come into the office at least once a week.

As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer an occupational pension scheme and generous holidays (20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and 6 University closure days). Staff also have access to our state-of-the-art on-campus sports, arts and culture facilities and access to a number of University employee-discount schemes, including the cycle to work scheme.

Supporting the University in achieving its mission ‘to change the world for the better’. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of the University community, where people are valued, and collegiality is key.

Please note: the expected hours of work for this full time role are 9am – 5pm.

Further details:

• Job Description and Person Specification

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who supports our mission of inclusivity.

Apply by midnight on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.