Job summary Part time role - Fixed term or secondment cover for 6 months The Trust's Resourcing Team is searching for a Project Officer who will help plan interviews, run recruitment events and support candidates through the recruitment process. Whilst experience in recruitment is beneficial, it is not essential. We are looking for someone who can work independently to make arrangements for interviews and events including booking rooms, arranging for colleagues to take part, preparing paperwork and liaising with candidates. The ideal candidate will be able to plan ahead, make arrangements and provide reassurance to candidates. This 6-month fixed-term role will help the recruitment team to expand and develop. It will suit someone who can manage multiple work streams and work independently. Occasional work off site and out of hours to meet new arrivals may be required. If you are considering a secondment, please ensure you have your manager's permission before you apply. Main duties of the job Working in recruitment is really rewarding as you have a significant impact on the experience of new colleagues joining HDFT. For colleagues re-locating to Harrogate, we not only complete the standard pre-employment checks but also provide information on everything from schools to sightseeing so that newly arrived colleagues feel welcomed and supported. We are always working to improve the ways we attract new colleagues to HDFT so this role will also deliver project work in areas where the Trust is experiencing significant workforce challenges identified through the workforce plan and maximising the candidates the Trust attracts applicants from. About us Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you We offer colleagues: A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note: Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 421-CORP-1806S Job locations Harrogate District Hospital Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Job description Job responsibilities To deliver the start of the recruitment process including recruitment events and interviews for hard-to-recruit- to roles To provide practical and pastoral support to new colleagues joining HDFT. To help develop the Recruitment programme. To participate in and deliver project work in areas where the Trust is experiencing significant workforce challenges identified through the workforce plan and maximising the candidates the Trust attracts applicants from. Job description Job responsibilities To deliver the start of the recruitment process including recruitment events and interviews for hard-to-recruit- to roles To provide practical and pastoral support to new colleagues joining HDFT. To help develop the Recruitment programme. To participate in and deliver project work in areas where the Trust is experiencing significant workforce challenges identified through the workforce plan and maximising the candidates the Trust attracts applicants from. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A - level A-C grades or equivalent education OR or have an equivalent level of relevant experience Desirable Certificate in Personnel Experience Essential Recent experience of working in a busy office environment undertaking an administrative role. Desirable Experience using NHS recruitment and staffing systems (Trac, ESR) Person Specification Qualifications Essential A - level A-C grades or equivalent education OR or have an equivalent level of relevant experience Desirable Certificate in Personnel Experience Essential Recent experience of working in a busy office environment undertaking an administrative role. Desirable Experience using NHS recruitment and staffing systems (Trac, ESR) Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Address Harrogate District Hospital Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)