Recruitment Coordinator, London

RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR

London (Hybrid) | Part-time, 3 days per week | Fixed-term or Contractor

Location

London, with collaboration across E3G's Brussels, Berlin, Washington and Asia teams

Contract type

3-month fixed-term, part-time contract, or contractor engagement on a daily rate, with the possibility of extension

Working pattern

Part-time, 3 days per week, hybrid working

Salary

Up to £21,000 per annum (pro-rated for 3 days/week; up to £35,000 FTE), or c. £150–£200/day as a contractor

This role provides end-to-end support for E3G's recruitment activity, acting as the central point of contact for managing our full recruitment cycle and helping to attract top talent to the organisation. The postholder will work across all our office locations — London, Brussels, Berlin and Washington — as well as with colleagues across Asia.

Background

E3G is an independent climate change think tank. We are world-leading strategists on the political economy of climate change, dedicated to achieving a safe climate for all.

We work at the frontier of the climate politics landscape, tackling the barriers to and advancing the solutions for a safe climate. Our goal is to translate climate politics, economics and policy into action.

E3G is ranked as one of the top ten most influential environmental think tanks in the world by the University of Pennsylvania's Global Go-To Think Tank Index.

E3G has offices in London, Brussels, Berlin, Washington and Ireland.

This role has arisen due to a surge in recruitment activity following the launch of our new strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Providing support to line managers in attracting and evaluating candidates. This includes:

• Advising line managers on recruitment policies and best practice


• Working with managers to understand job requirements and objectives


• Assisting managers with writing job adverts and job descriptions


• Advertising roles on job platforms and social media, evaluating responses and carrying out first-stage sifting via our ATS platform, BambooHR


• Setting up interviews and liaising with candidates, including making offers to successful candidates


• Helping hiring managers to prepare interview questions and storing these on our system to ensure best practice


• Attending some interviews as required


• In the London office, managing new starter paperwork together with the HR Advisor, including references, right to work checks and other onboarding documentation


• Setting up inductions for new starters


• Analysing recruitment data and methods, such as time-to-hire, to reduce recruitment time and identify the most effective sourcing tools


• Ensuring that our employer brand is well represented in the marketplace


• Headhunting via LinkedIn to build a pipeline of talent and candidates


• Staying up to date with current recruitment methods


• Periodically assessing the effectiveness of recruitment activities to support continuous process improvement and data-driven decision-making

Experience and Skills

• Proven track record as a recruiter


• In-depth knowledge of recruitment processes and best practice


• Proficient in Microsoft Office, HR databases/applicant tracking systems and advertising platforms/social media

Competencies and Behaviours

• Agility — works effectively in a complex and changing environment


• Relationships — able to build strong working relationships and supportive team working


• Learning — understands the need to develop, both personally and in others


• Clear communication — shares information and ensures understanding


• Prioritising — exercises independent, timely sound judgement, initiative and discretion across multiple tasks and responsibilities

What We Offer

• 3-month fixed-term, part-time contract (3 days per week), or the option to work as a contractor on a daily rate


• Flexible working arrangements and a hybrid working approach


• A reward and benefits package that compares well with other organisations in our sector. The salary for this position, based in London, is up to £21,000 per annum (pro-rated for 3 days per week, equivalent to up to £35,000 full-time), dependent on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.


• For candidates applying as a contractor, we anticipate a daily rate of approximately £150–£200 per day, depending on experience.

How to Apply

The deadline for applications is Friday 18 September 2026 at 23:59. E3G is looking to appoint quickly and so may appoint before the deadline for applications, therefore you are advised to submit your application at the earliest convenience.

E3G values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background. We aim to build an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the populations we support and actively seek applications from those who are marginalised and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.