Resourcing & Talent Acquisition Support Officer

Job Title: Resourcing and Talent Acquisition Support Officer

Contract Type: 3-Month Contract

Location: Local Authority (London-based)

Compliance Requirement: Basic DBS Check Required

Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle.
  


• Collaborate with Resourcing & Talent Acquisition Advisors to support attraction and selection processes.
  


• Liaise with advertising partners and external suppliers to manage recruitment campaigns.
  


• Track recruitment activity, ensuring deadlines are met and stakeholders are informed.
  


• Maintain and update the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and recruitment systems.
  


• Support the organisation of interviews, assessments, and onboarding processes.
  


• Engage with candidates to ensure a positive and informed recruitment experience.
  


• Maintain accurate recruitment records and generate reports on key metrics.
  


• Support training events, job fairs, and diversity & inclusion initiatives.
  


• Upload and maintain recruitment content on internal systems (e.g., intranet).
  


• Monitor redeployment activity and escalate where necessary.
  


• Provide administrative support for meetings, workshops, and communications.
  


• Ensure all tasks are completed with a focus on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
  

Experience Required

• Experience in an administrative or business support role.
  


• Experience supporting recruitment or HR functions.
  


• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  


• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) or HR systems (e.g., Oracle).
  


• Experience supporting customer-focused services.
  


• Experience in screening or shortlisting candidates (desirable).
  


• Previous local authority/public sector experience (desirable).
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong organisation and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload.
  


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  


• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
  


• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR/recruitment systems.
  


• Ability to track tasks, monitor progress, and meet deadlines.
  


• Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills.
  


• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
  


• Good understanding of recruitment processes and best practices.
  


• Awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.
  

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, positive, and solution-focused approach.
  


• Strong team player with the ability to build effective working relationships.
  


• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  


• Adaptable and able to work in a matrix and fast-paced environment.
  


• Committed to continuous learning and improvement.
  

Additional Information

• Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly
  


• Working Environment: Fast-paced, high-volume recruitment function
  


• Flexibility required to support business needs and deadlines