Recruitment Assistant

Are you confident, organised, and ready for a role where no two days are the same? We're looking for a Recruitment Assistant to join our fast-paced, growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to break into recruitment – full training provided, and no prior experience is required!

Location:

Edinburgh City Centre

Contract Type:
Temp to Perm

Rate of Pay: £26k per annum

Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday  with 60min break

Immediate Start

• Screening CVs and shortlisting candidates for roles.
• Speaking to applicants about a variety of job opportunities and assessing their suitability.
• Handling incoming calls, answering queries, and directing them to the right person.
• Formatting CVs to present to clients in a professional format.
• Using job boards and online tools to source candidates for niche roles.
• Updating and maintaining candidate records accurately.
• Processing applications and supporting candidates through the recruitment journey.
• Providing feedback to candidates after interviews.
• Advertising jobs across multiple platforms.
• Interviewing candidates, assessing skills/how they present themselves by phone and in person.
• Building and developing strong candidate relationships to ensure a positive experience.
• Juggling multiple tasks at once, staying on top of deadlines and priorities.
• Proactively seeking ways to support the team and taking initiative when you have capacity.

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator who enjoys speaking on the phone and in person.
• Customer service experience or strong people skills.
• Admin experience with good IT skills.
• Able to stay calm under pressure and handle a busy workload.
• Proactive and ready to take initiative.
• A true team player, adaptable to different personalities and respectful of a diverse workplace.

• Full training provided – we'll teach you everything you need to know.
• Career progression opportunities into recruitment consultancy or other roles.
• A lively, supportive team where your ideas and energy are valued.
• Exposure to multiple industries and the chance to develop professional skills quickly.

If you're organised, confident, and eager to learn, this could be the perfect role for you!

Apply today and start your journey in recruitment.