Recruitment and Engagement Officer!
Location: North Shields (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: £26,896.35 - £32,589.65 per annum (Dependent on Experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, flexible across Monday - Sunday (including some evenings and weekends) Closing Date: 9:00 AM, Friday 28th March 2025
The Role:
As a Recruitment and Engagement Officer, you will play a crucial role in attracting and engaging potential foster carers. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Handling initial enquiries and guiding prospective foster carers through the application process.
2. Representing the organisation at community-based recruitment events.
3. Collaborating with marketing colleagues to enhance recruitment strategies.
4. Engaging with current foster carers to foster a supportive community.
5. Maintaining accurate records and producing clear, concise reports.
6. Working flexibly, including some evening (typically 5-8pm, twice weekly) and weekend (approximately 3 hours, once monthly) work, with time off in lieu during the week.
What We're Looking For:
1. Experience in a public-facing role involving engagement, recruitment, sales, or marketing.
2. Exceptional customer service and relationship management skills.
3. A confident and professional telephone manner.
4. Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
6. Proficiency in MS Office and database systems.
7. Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
8. A proactive, 'can-do' attitude and a willingness to learn.
9. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.
What's on Offer:
1. Hybrid working, with a minimum of one day per week in our North Shields office.
2. 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
3. Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance, including flexi-time.
4. Company sick pay scheme.
5. Generous pension scheme.
6. Staff loyalty bonus.
7. Employee assistance program.
8. Cycle to work scheme.
9. Life assurance cover.
10. Comprehensive learning and development opportunities.
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