Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Paul Basham Associates is a fast-growing, and award-winning Civil Engineering and Transport Planning consultancy. We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Coordinator to support our recruitment process; From sourcing and screening to candidate coordination and successful onboarding. All whilst ensuring a smooth, professional and efficient recruitment process.

Please note: Applicants for this role must have the permanent right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

Please note: A HR or recruitment certification (e.g. CIPD Level 3) is beneficial but not essential.

• Previous recruitment-based experience is essential (at least 18 months).
• Knowledge of recruitment processes and UK employment practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and politely.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple vacancies and deadlines.
• Ability to build rapport with internal teams as well as recruiters and lecturers.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Experience in handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot scheduling conflicts.
• Fast and accurate typing skills.
• A high level of proficiency in Microsoft packages.

• Use LinkedIn and other tools to identify suitable candidates for our roles.
• Conduct initial sift through CVs, and complete right to work checks and references.
• Ensure candidate tracker is consistently updated and maintained.
• Draft and post job adverts across all platforms, ensuring clarity, accuracy and brand consistency.
• Manage
• Prepare rate cards for interviews.
• Prepare and issue offers of employment and contracts.
• Provide weekly updates on recruitment to Directors.
• Input to and adhere to the company's recruitment strategy.
• Assist with preparation of job descriptions.
• Ownership of new starter checklists.
• Input into recruitment processes and related documents, and assist with required changes.
• Communicate with Senior Management and Team Leads to confirm recruitment requirements.
• Being proactive with building relationships with recruiters and universities/colleges as well as developing partnerships.
• Organise and attend careers fairs as well as organising appropriate documentation.
• Assist with university reviews with apprentices and ensure they are fully supported within their role.
• Assist with the Graduate and Apprentice Training Programmes and bi-annual Graduate and Apprentice training days.
• Organise new starter equipment and conduct inductions for Southern and Welborne offices, and support Central and Eastern when required.
• Adhere to the marketing roadmap as well as recruitment marketing strategy, and suggest improvements to social media campaigns.
• When necessary, provide ad-hoc support to the Operations team which may fall under general administrative duties (including but not limited to answering phones, greeting visitors, sorting post).