Division / Department - Shared Business Services Grade - Grade D Status - Full Time or Happy to Talk Flexible Working Contract Type - Fixed Term Contract Salary Grade Range - £25,400 - £28,805 Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week Location - Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time. Chief Constables' Message We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe. We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you. The Role & Key Responsibilities This is an exciting time to be involved in recruitment with recent national and local uplifts in funding allowing Surrey Police to recruit more Police Officers and specialist staff. As an Assistant, you will gain valuable experience in a wide range of processes from basic administration to understanding and advising on the policies and law that underpin these processes. You will join a team that oversees the administration for the recruitment of bulk campaigns within Surrey Police such as Police Officers and PCSO’s, as well as the administration for external staff recruitment and internal staff moves. Your responsibilities include: Co-ordinating the administration processes in relation to one or more bulk recruitment campaigns from the initial advert to hiring on HRMS and on-boarding Co-ordinate, arrange and allocate recruitment appointments such as interviews and pre-employment check appointments. Respond to candidate queries via telephone, email, and face-to-face, providing advice and guidance to ensure a quality candidate experience. Assess candidates against set criteria at relevant recruitment stages and proceed and reject them accordingly. Access and maintain recruitment records in relation to selection processes in line with procedures. Contribute to the ongoing improvement of processes, procedures, and work instructions in line with organisational priorities, best practice, and legislation. The role is advertised as a 1-year fixed-term contract. Skills & Experience You will need: Excellent customer service skills Attention to detail Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills Administration experience A good level of literacy and numeracy CIPD is desired but not essential; previous experience in a HR and/or Recruitment environment is desired The ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Microsoft Word and Excel skills are essential; experience with Talentlink and Oracle HRMS is desirable. Why Work With Us? Policing is an exciting 24/7 business, and we are invested in supporting people to balance their life with work. We encourage flexible working, job shares, and part-time working. We promote agile working, allowing you to manage your own diary and work from where you provide the best service to the public. We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits: Career progression Contributory pension scheme (LGPS) Generous annual leave allowance Discounts for everyday spend On-site gyms and a range of sports clubs Generous and supportive parental leave Financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support Discounted contributory healthcare scheme Additional Information Following submission of your application, you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally, emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders. You may wish to add noreplysurreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list. This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees identified will be given preference, which may result in post withdrawal during the recruitment process. Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers, and Agency Staff (excluding self-employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.