Job summary Recruitment Officer - Band 4 opportunity Full-Time 37.5 hours per week Hybrid role working 2 days per week on site at either County Hall, Taunton or Yeovil District Hospital. Fixed Term Contract / Secondment We are looking to recruit a proactive and well-organised Recruitment Officer to join our friendly Recruitment Service at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about recruitment and committed to providing a seamless and efficient experience for hiring managers and candidates. Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities include: Supporting hiring managers throughout the recruitment process with Oleeo, including assisting with shortlisting candidates, writing job adverts and interview questions Provide specialist advice and guidance to hiring managers on best practice recruitment Managing high-volume recruitment within Neighbourhoods Service Group Overseeing the end-to-end recruitment process, from advertising vacancies to onboarding successful candidates. Leading social media recruitment campaigns to attract top talent Attending vacancy meetings, supporting the Talent Acquisition Lead, and providing/reviewing recruitment data. Managing the Oleeo recruitment system, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Organising and attending recruitment events, including open days and careers fairs, focussing on employer branding. Ensuring compliance with NHS employment checks, including DBS, right-to-work, and professional registration verifications. About us At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options to help you balance work and life NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy. Date posted 09 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 10 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 184-OL-PU-1909 Job locations County Hall The Crescent Taunton Somerset TA1 4DY Yeovil District Hospital Higher Kingston Yeovil Somerset BA21 4AT Job description Job responsibilities This is an exciting time to join our team as we transform our recruitment services to ensure a smooth candidate and hiring manager journey, with some fantastic innovative projects coming up through our new ATS Oleeo What are we looking for? Experience in recruitment administration or a similar role Strong communication and relationship-building skills Ability to multi-task and manage priorities effectively Experience with social media for recruitment Knowledge of NHS recruitment policies Job description Job responsibilities This is an exciting time to join our team as we transform our recruitment services to ensure a smooth candidate and hiring manager journey, with some fantastic innovative projects coming up through our new ATS Oleeo What are we looking for? Experience in recruitment administration or a similar role Strong communication and relationship-building skills Ability to multi-task and manage priorities effectively Experience with social media for recruitment Knowledge of NHS recruitment policies Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English, or equivalent experience Excellent standard of IT skills to ECDL or equivalent Desirable CPP or Level 4 NVQ in Recruitment, or equivalent experience Experience Essential Knowledge of recruitment processes and policy Recent experience of working in a busy office environment where working to deadlines is essential Effective use of IT systems and databases Account management / candidate resourcing Able to produce reports and collate information and maintain up-to-date and accurate records Desirable A minimum of 6 months recruitment administration experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English, or equivalent experience Excellent standard of IT skills to ECDL or equivalent Desirable CPP or Level 4 NVQ in Recruitment, or equivalent experience Experience Essential Knowledge of recruitment processes and policy Recent experience of working in a busy office environment where working to deadlines is essential Effective use of IT systems and databases Account management / candidate resourcing Able to produce reports and collate information and maintain up-to-date and accurate records Desirable A minimum of 6 months recruitment administration experience 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. Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address County Hall The Crescent Taunton Somerset TA1 4DY Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)