Job Description

Recruitment Assistant

Rate of Pay: 12.85 per hour PAYE
Location: One Friargate, Coventry, CV1 2FL
Contract: Temporary basis, until September 2026, with potential permanent opportunities
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (30-minute unpaid break)

Office-based for the first 4 weeks of training, then moving to a hybrid pattern with 2 days per week onsite.

Purpose of the Role
Opus People Solutions are currently seeking an experienced Recruitment Assistant to join a busy Recruitment & Onboarding team based in Coventry on behalf of our Client, Coventry City Council. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has excellent organisational and communication skills.
You will play a key role in supporting recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring documentation is accurately managed and candidates receive a smooth onboarding experience.
Key Responsibilities

• Managing shared recruitment mailboxes and responding to enquiries
• Processing recruitment and onboarding documentation
• Monitoring and processing DBS clearances and related queries
• Maintaining accurate electronic personnel records and filing systems
• Downloading, distributing and managing electronic correspondence
• Acting as a first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding administration activities
• Assisting with service improvement initiatives and project work
• Providing administrative support to the wider Recruitment team

Essential Requirements

• Previous administration experience
• Experience working within a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable Requirements

• Previous recruitment or onboarding administration experience
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• Experience working within a large or complex organisation
• Understanding of recruitment and onboarding processes and legislation

If you are a motivated administrator looking for your next opportunity within a busy and supportive recruitment team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today.