Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Coordinator (Part-Time, temporary)

Edinburgh Hybrid28 hours per week 20-week contract£26,388 - £30,308 (pro rata)

Overview

An established organisation within the education/public sector is looking for an experienced Recruitment Coordinator to join their HR team on a part-time, 20-week temporary contract. This role supports the delivery of a professional, efficient, and legally compliant recruitment service, ensuring a positive experience for both candidates and hiring managers.

This position offers hybrid working and is based in Edinburgh.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient and accurate recruitment administration service, supporting end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Liaise with hiring managers to understand requirements and advise on sourcing strategies, advertising channels, and assessment tools.
• Draft job adverts, set up vacancies on the ATS, advertise across internal and external boards, and manage applicant responses.
• Coordinate interview scheduling, right-to-work checks, preparation of offers, and support sponsorship/visa processes where required.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates, hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and other stakeholders.
• Collate monthly recruitment metrics and contribute to continuous process improvement.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships both internally and externally.
• Handle multiple vacancies simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Person Specification

Essential

• Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator (written and verbal) with strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of recruitment best practice and UK employment legislation, including EDI.
• Experience using online applicant tracking systems.
• Understanding of right-to-work processes in the UK.
• Ability to analyse data and recruitment trends.

Desirable

• CIPD qualified or working towards it.
• Experience recruiting migrant workers and preparing sponsorship documentation.
• Exposure to recruitment within education, public sector, healthcare, or corporate environments.
• Experience in wider HR generalist duties.
• Knowledge of fair and inclusive recruitment processes.

If you have the necessary experience and are able to start within a 1 week notice. Please apply now or contact Robbie Edinburgh office.