This is an exciting time to be involved in recruitment with recent national and local uplifts in funding allowing Sussex Police to recruit more Police Officers and specialist staff. As an Assistant you will gain valuable experience in a wide range of processes from the basic administration level, moving up to understand and advise 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 Sussex Police such as Police Officers, PCSO’s as well as the administration for internal staff moves. You’ll be responsible for providing administrative support, responding to queries and giving basic advice to candidates and customers. Using a range of systems, including SAP, your duties will include: Co-ordinating the administration processes in relation to one or more bulk recruitment campaigns from the initial advert to hiring on SAP 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 provide 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. 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 is not essential for the role. The ability to work both independently and as a part of a team. Microsoft Word and Excel skills are essential, and it is desirable to have experience in using SAP HR. Why Work With Us? Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working. 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 Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Surrey Police or Sussex Police. Further Information For any queries or if you wish to discuss the role please contact the Recruitment Team Leader, Jo Fuller at jo.fullersussex.police.uk.