Job Description

Closing Date: 04th January 2026.
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: Commencing 5th January 2026.
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: W/C 12th January. 2026
Applications are invited for the post of Recruitment Assistant. This post is based within the Recruitment Team. We continue to streamline our recruitment processes from point of vacancy approval through to a new starter joining the organisation, and we are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative individual who is looking to start or progress their career in Human Resources.
The successful candidate will ideally have prior experience of working in a recruitment setting though this is not essential.
Main duties of the job
You will provide a comprehensive, high quality and effective recruitment service in accordance with agreed processes, schedules, employment law and Trust policies and procedures in line with NHS Employment Check Standards and Agenda for Change.
Your responsibilities are to provide customer focused end to end recruitment service to managers, staff and candidates on a wide range of recruitment, employment and ESR queries ensuring we deliver a highly professional candidate experience. As the first point of contact, you will be expected to maintain high levels of professionalism and confidentiality at all times, providing responses in a timely manner.
You will be responsible for the accurate maintenance of electronic HR systems including TRAC and ESR, ensuring that recruitment and ESR processes are completed safely, accurately and within the service's key performance indicators.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Details
Date posted
19 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
389-26-7685563
Job locations
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of role and responsibilities. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Admin/general office experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Recruitment environment
• NHS Experience, in particular NHS Recruitment Experience

Skills
Essential

• Good knowledge of using Microsoft Office / computer skills
• Excellent keyboard skills

Knowledge
Essential

• Working knowledge of Data Protection

Qualifications
Essential

• Passes (A-C) in GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

• IT/Computer qualifications, ECDL (or equivalent)

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Admin/general office experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Recruitment environment
• NHS Experience, in particular NHS Recruitment Experience

Skills
Essential

• Good knowledge of using Microsoft Office / computer skills
• Excellent keyboard skills

Knowledge
Essential

• Working knowledge of Data Protection

Qualifications
Essential

• Passes (A-C) in GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

• IT/Computer qualifications, ECDL (or equivalent)

Skills Required