Your new company

Hays has partnered with one of our well-known, reputable clients that is looking for an enthusiastic, positive individual with a can‑do attitude to join their People & Culture team in a newly created Recruitment Officer role. This is an exciting chance to shape the future of recruitment in-house, supporting a review of our processes and systems, embedding best practice, and building a strong talent pipeline.

Your new role

• Manage recruitment administration from offer letters to onboarding, ensuring a smooth candidate journey
• Oversee compliance checks including right to work, DBS, and payroll documentation
• Partner with hiring managers to review roles, provide updates, and support decision‑making with KPI data.
• Head‑hunt for key roles and develop talent pipelines to meet future business needs
• Screen applicants, conduct introductory calls, and ensure new starters feel welcomed and engaged.
• Build NPH’s employer brand through career fairs and external partnerships
• Support apprenticeship recruitment and agency relationship management
• Coach managers on recruitment processes, interviewing, and system use
• Contribute to wider People & Culture projects, embedding positive change across the organisation

What you'll need to succeed

• A motivated, proactive recruiter / payroll / hr professional with strong organisational skills
• A confident communicator able to build relationships with candidates, managers, and external stakeholders.
• Experience in recruitment administration and compliance processes
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure
• Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is keen to make a difference

What you'll get in return

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 12 weeks, plus bank holidays
• Holiday entitlement increases to 28 days + bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution currently 19.6%)
• Free parking and cycle to work scheme
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days home)
• Employee discount hub and training opportunities

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.