Recruitment Coordinator Company : Polaris Community (Residential Division) Location : This is a hybrid working opportunity with the need to visit either our office based in Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove or Milton Keynes Contract: Full time, Permanent Salary: Up to £24,375 per annum dependent on experience Hours : 35 hours per week Benefits: 30 days Annual Leave increasing to 35 days with length of service Bank Holidays Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme Free Parking Refer a friend scheme of £500 per successful placement About us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Through our therapeutic children's homes and schools, set in a variety of urban and rural communities, our Residential Division are able to support young people's emotional, social, mental and academic progression and enable them to grow and reach their full potential. About you We are looking for a candidate who ideally has resourcing experience in a fast-paced organisation. You also must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills a goal-orientated approach to work have excellent team-working skills the ability to handle multiple priorities ambition and the determination to succeed confidence and self-motivation time management and organisational skills Responsibilities: As a Recruitment Coordinator, you'll be a vital link between our Hiring Managers and candidates. Reporting to the Recruitment Manager you will be involved in assisting the team in varied aspects, including recruitment, client support and administration. Responsibilities will include: Developing a good understanding of the brands within Polaris - what they do, their work culture and environment Advertising vacancies by drafting and placing adverts internally Posting and monitoring vacancies via external job platforms Receiving and reviewing applications, and creating a shortlist of candidates for Hiring Managers Candidate sourcing Liaising with candidates over the phone and via email Reviewing CV's and conducting telephone interviews Briefing the candidate about the responsibilities, salary and benefits of the job Ensure the hiring manager has all necessary interview information - interview questions, application forms, in preparation of the interviews Informing candidates on interview feedback Build rapport and deliver excellent customer service at all times Client and candidate confidentiality Complete various administrative duties relating to recruitment Manage recruitment folders and distribute recruitment paperwork securely Submitting successful appointments to HR Liaising with HR with regards to on boarding and checks Essential Requirements: Previous experience in a Recruitment/HR Background Previous experience in an Administration role Excellent communication skills Excellent IT skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to manage own workload and work independently Excellent customer service skills Experience working with the full Microsoft Office suite Good organisational skills The successful candidate will be required to complete a standard DBS Check for this position. Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. INDCOMMP