Job Description

Job Details
Section
HR Operations
Location:
1 Guildhall Square
Salary
26,942 to 29,959 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term (12 months)
Closing Date:
Friday 04 July 2025
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
3147625DD

About the role:

Would you like to play a key role in supporting the University to successfully recruit new staff to join its diverse workforce?


If you are a confident and self-motivated individual who would like to join a responsive and effective recruitment team, we would like to hear from you. Although previous administration experience is an advantage, we are looking for motivated individuals who are keen and willing to learn new skills and systems.


You will be able to demonstrate exceptional communication skills both written and verbal, have a good eye for detail, be highly organised with a flexible approach, and the ability to work to tight deadlines and manage a large workload. Naturally, you will be able to build and maintain relationships with a variety of people across the University while keeping candidates informed on the progress of their application.


The job is varied and fast-paced. You will deal with vacancies to recruit contractual or casual staff. You will place adverts, invite applicants to interview and support successful candidates through offer stage, preparing and issuing contracts. You will also be able to demonstrate excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook. We will provide training on our internal systems, including our online e-Recruit system.


Our HR department is committed to the highest quality in everything we do and we want you to be part of that. Based Guildhall Square, Southampton our offices are modern and open-plan, within easy access of public transport, shops, restaurants and a University gym.

What we offer:

Our HR department works across Highfield Campus and One Guildhall Square, but your main work location will be One Guildhall Square. Both offices have easy access to public transport, restaurants, coffee shops and a University gym.


There will also be an opportunity to work flexibly from home, but you will be required to come into the office at least once a week.


As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer an occupational pension scheme and generous holidays (20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and 6 University closure days). Staff also have access to our state-of-the-art on-campus sports, arts, and culture facilities and access to a number of University employee-discount schemes, including the cycle to work scheme.


Supporting the University in achieving its mission 'to change the world for the better'. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of the University community, where people are valued, and collegiality is key.

Please note: the expected hours of work for this full time role are 9am - 5pm.


This advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.



As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.


This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, see gov.uk.


Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.