Job Description

Organisation

Southampton City Council

Service Area

HR & OD

Job Location

CIvic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY

Contract Length

Fixed term for 6 months

Work Hours

Full and Part time - up to 37 hours per week

Salary

28,792 - 31,022 per annum

Closing Date

13/10/2025

Job Reference

16074
and Person Specification
Get hands-on with recruitment in a large public sector organisation and build real experience in candidate engagement, compliance checks and stakeholder support.



In this fast-paced and varied role, you'll be the friendly face and organised brain behind our recruitment processes. From writing job adverts and supporting managers, to answering candidate queries and making sure all the paperwork runs smoothly, you'll make sure every step of the journey is professional, seamless, and positive.



Think of yourself as the connector: between candidates, managers, schools, agencies and partners. You'll help ensure that the right people land in the right roles - and that their first impression of working with us is a great one.

What you'll do

You'll be the first point of contact for candidates applying to work with the council, giving you valuable experience in customer service and candidate engagement.



Managing pre-employment checks will sharpen your attention to detail and understanding of compliance, while supporting recruiting managers will build your knowledge of the full recruitment lifecycle.

What you'll need

Experience in a customer-facing recruitment environment, with a focus on delivering excellent service

A natural communicator

- confident with candidates, managers, and agencies alike. Good understanding of recruitment processes and business administration in a large organisation Strong organisational skills and detail driven, juggling deadlines doesn't scare you. A real passion for customer centricity, you care about creating a great experience for everyone Comfortable with e-systems, MS Office, and social media platforms.

Why you'll love it here

Joining Southampton City Council means more than just a job - it's about being part of something bigger. As a Recruitment Assistant, you'll be helping us bring on board the talent that keeps our city thriving.

W

hat we can offer you

Salary:

The salary band for this role is 28,792 - 31,022. The

starting salary is 28,792

with annual progression through the salary bands.



Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.


Excellent local government pension with 16.8% employer contribution Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution) Generous holiday 25-31 days, based on role and service Flexible working options (role-dependent) Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents Training and development, including coaching and mentoring Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

F

or further information on our benefits package please visit

Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

Please note:

We are not able to offer Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship on this role, at this time.

Contact details for informal discussion:

For further information and details regarding the role please contact , on or .

Recruitment contact details:

Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk

Tel: 023 8083 4033

For more information about SCC please visit

Southampton City Council

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