Recruitment Assistant

Main area Recruitment Grade NHS AFC: Band 3 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Per annum pro-rata) Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Up to 37.5 hours per week) Job ref 372-CORP2065

Employer Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Acre MIll Town Huddersfield Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 28/06/:59 Interview date 06/07/2026

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.

We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.

Job overview

The Recruitment Team sits at the heart of the Trust within the Workforce and Organisational Development Directorate, delivering a centralised and customer focused recruitment service. This is a dynamic, integrated team responsible for supporting recruitment across the organisation. Working closely with candidates, managers, and colleagues, the team plays a vital role in attracting and onboarding talented people who support the delivery of high quality NHS services.

Main duties of the job

The Recruitment Assistant is a key member of the Recruitment Team within the Workforce and Organisational Development Directorate. The post holder will support the delivery of a high quality, professional and customer focused recruitment service for Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust and Calderdale & Huddersfield Solutions Ltd.

Working collaboratively with colleagues, and under the direction of the Recruitment Team Leader, the post holder will support the administration of the recruitment and selection process from vacancy control through to appointment. This includes maintaining accurate recruitment files, supporting the coordination of interviews, and completing required pre employment checks in line with Trust policy, NHS Employment Check Standards and statutory requirements.

Person specification QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

• English and Math GCSE grade 9-2 (A -E) or equivalent or high level of literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated within application
• Competence based level 3 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Business/Customer Service
• Evidence of self-development
• Other HR related qualification

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

• Experience within an office environment
• Experience in a role requiring the demonstration of high quality customer service
• Experience within a Human Resources environment
• Experience in a busy office
• NHS experience

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Basic knowledge recruitment and selection procedures
• Use of the NHS Electronic Staff Record
• Basic knowledge of employment law
• Use of NHS Jobs
• Use of Trac recruitment system