Recruitment Assistant - AFC

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic motivated Recruitment Assistant to join us and to provide an effective, professional and comprehensive recruitment service to East Sussex Healthcare Trust.

The successful post holder will join an already established team who are well recognised for their excellent work .

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and customer-service skills, the ability to work with a full range of professionals as part of the recruitment team.

Hours can either be worked over a 5 day or 4 day period with Wednesday as a non working day.

You should have excellent attention to detail. The post holder will also have up to date knowledge of relevant HR Systems such as ESR, TRAC and NHS Jobs, however training will be provided.

Some knowledge of NHS terminology would be advantageous.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential.

The successful candidate will need to have strong administration and organisational skills and be able to liaise with employees and managers at all levels.

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.

Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

• Educated to GCSE level with English and Maths, Grade C or above or equivalent

• Familiar with Recruitment Procedures.
• Previous experience in administrative work in a busy environment, ideally within an HR department.
• Recent experience within an administrative role within the NHS
• Experience with in a HR or recruitment department

• Ability to appreciate sensitive nature of work and maintain confidentiality.
• Good keyboard and IT Skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook
• Working Knowledge of Employment Law relating to recruitment
• Knowledge of recruitment systems, Trac and NHS Jobs
• Awareness of AFC or Medical Terms and conditions
• Awareness of counter fraud initiatives
• Awareness of right to work and UK Immigration legislation

• Willingness to travel to attend and support recruitment events as and when necessary

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£24,937 to £26,598 a yearper annum, pro rata