Job description
About the job
Part Time 25 hours per week
Fixed term contract until 31 December 2023
Interview Date - 27 February 2023
We are looking for a professional candidate to join our recruitment team as a Recruitment Administrator. The purpose of this post is to provide administrative and clerical support to the Unitemps team, to provide advice and guidance to students and to promote Unitemps within The University of Northampton and externally.
Duties and responsibilities
- To be the first point of contact for all students, staff members and members of the public.
- Carrying out eligibility to work checks and ensure correct information is uploaded to internal database Adapt.
- Placing job adverts onto Unitemps website and external job boards.
- Completing payroll documentation in a timely manner.
- Keeping accurate records in the Unitemps and central database of all activity.
- Assisting the Senior Recruiter to plan and implement marketing campaigns.
- Attending networking events when required.
- Assisting recruiters with arranging interviews and shortlisting applications.
- To monitor the Unitemps inbox by prioritising requests from other administrative departments and academic staff and provide support to the team.
- To act as an effective team member and to manage own diary and workload.
- To maintain good working relationships and communications with colleagues in other areas of the University and external stakeholders.
- The post holder will be expected to undertake other responsibilities and tasks as reasonably requested by the Senior Recruitment team.
We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.
About you
- Excellent customer service delivery
- Previous administration experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft package (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc)
- Ability to communicate clearly, explaining questions and responding to students, academic staff and external stakeholders
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Competent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to deal with challenging situations involving staff and/or students
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE, Vocational qualification (NVQ 3) or equivalent
Enterprise and Employability
The Unitemps service is part of the Changemaker Hub which also comprises Changemaker, Schools Engagement, Business Support and Careers & Employability. Our graduate employability vision is to develop knowledgeable graduates, who are socially responsible, digitally proficient and highly employable global citizens – the Changemakers of the future.
About Us
The University of Northampton Enterprises Limited (UNEL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the University of Northampton and this vacancy is covered by UNEL Terms and Conditions of employment.
This is an exciting time to join our Company as the University relocated in September 2018 to a new purpose-built, town-centre campus.
Right to Work
All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview. Please note that the University of Northampton Enterprises Limited are unable to offer sponsorship to work in the UK. We can therefore only accept applications from individuals who are currently eligible to work in the UK.
Equality
The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.
This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities.
Together @ UON confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity.
Together @ UON demonstrates our pledge to our staff, students and partners to nurture and develop an environment where equality and inclusion can thrive whilst we Transform Lives and Inspire Change.
To find out more, please visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/management/equality-and-diversity/