RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR
Starting at £28,624, rising to £30,060 per annum + benefits
About the role
We are seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the role of Recruitment Coordinator.
The Recruitment Coordinator is a key member of the People & Culture Team, reporting directly to the Recruitment Advisor.
The role will support the delivery of a positive workplace culture, boosting morale and engagement and creating an employee experience that promotes the service as an “Employer of Choice.”
The post holder will be responsible for attracting and onboarding new firefighters and corporate staff to the service. This will include coordinating recruitment processes, campaigns, assessments and interviews ensuring a fair and inclusive hiring process and an excellent candidate experience.
You will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in your day-to-day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.
We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.
As the Recruitment Coordinator you will:
• Provide relevant advice and guidance to managers, staff and external customers through a partnership approach on all aspects of recruitment and selection for both corporate and wholetime firefighter recruitment and internal promotion processes.
• Lead on the coordination of all recruitment and selection activities including preparation of documentation, advertising vacancies, shortlisting, scheduling interviews, facilitating assessments and events and carrying out all pre-employment checks.
• Undertake all administrative duties relating to the recruitment and selection of all staff including issuing appointment paperwork and contracts.
• Communicate effectively with and advise candidates on all aspects of the recruitment and selection procedure including responding appropriately to all enquiries within the Recruitment Inbox.
• Effective use of the HR Information System to manage vacancies, ensuring that all customers receive an excellent service maximising perception and reputation of the Service.
• Assist in the analysis, interpretation and quality assurance of all statistical data and information relating to recruitment processes.
• Support in the development of new recruitment processes ensuring compliance with Service policy and legislation.
• Represent the recruitment team at internal and external meetings / recruitment events as requested.
We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:
• Undertaking administrative work with an emphasis on quality and attention to detail.
• Engaging with key stakeholders and building positive relationships at all levels.
• Effective time management skills and an ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines and targets.
• Following processes and ensuring all compliance and legislation is adhered to.
• Using relevant people management systems.
About our People and Culture Department
The People and Culture Department has recently gone through a significant period of change and is made up of three clearly defined teams that work closely together to provide a comprehensive people offer.
These teams include ;
1. People Systems and Transformation
2. Employee Relations and Compliance
3. Culture and Inclusion
The Recruitment Coordinator sits within the People Systems and Transformation Team.
Our aim is to provide an environment where people are aware of what is expected of them and are supported to achieve the required standards and fulfil their potential. We truly value our employees and ensure they have a voice which positively contributes to our cultural growth and supports our aspirations of being an “Employer of Choice.”
The Selection Process
This is a multi-stage assessment process; successful candidates will be progressed to subsequent stages; all candidates will be notified of their outcomes following participation in a given assessment stage.
Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:
Stage Timeline*
Advert closes - Wednesday 5th March at 12 Noon
Notification of shortlist - W/C 10th March 2025
i3 Profile online assessment - W/C 10th March 2025
Interviews - W/C 17TH March 2025
*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change
Interested in applying?
Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words which should demonstrate how you meet the criteria stated on the person specification and job description.
Please submit your supporting statement and equal opportunities monitoring form by no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 5th March 2025.
Further information about our Service can be found by visiting and our various social media channels.
For further information about the role, please contact Jaime Smith at jaime.smith@twfire.gov.uk
Pre-employment checks
The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes either a Standard or Enhanced DBS check relevant to the role, completion of an occupational health medical questionnaire and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks.
About Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.
The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve.