Job Description

Recruitment Coordinator

Department:

Human Resources

Salary:

Starting from 26,707, rising to 30,378

Contract Type:

Full-Time, Fixed-Term or Open-Ended

Closing Date:

Tuesday, 09 December 2025

Interview Date:

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Reference:

CH13220

Do you enjoy interacting with others, finding solutions and achieving great outcomes?

We've got exciting opportunities for you to join our busy and friendly HR team, where you'll play a key role in delivering our important in-house, routine recruitment service. Whether you're looking to build your HR career or take the next step in recruitment, we'll provide all the support and training you need to succeed, both now and in the future.

Right now is a great time to join us whilst we're updating our recruitment strategy to make things simpler, faster, and better aligned with the University's goals.

About the role

This is a varied, fast-paced position, ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving and working with a wide range of people.

You'll support a portfolio of managers recruiting for roles across different departments, from Technicians to Lecturers to professional services. You'll manage end-to-end recruitment activity, from initial vacancy set-up and advert preparation, to issuing contracts and coordinating onboarding communications.

The role involves providing first-line advice and support via email, phone, and MS Teams, including checking visa requirements, advertising options, interview logistics, contracts, and right to work checks. You'll work with our Applicant Tracking System, Payroll system, and MS365 to ensure a smooth and efficient recruitment process.

What we're looking for

To be successful in this role, you should be able to demonstrate:

- Strong communication skills and a professional, approachable manner
- The ability to work at pace with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- Confidence in supporting stakeholders at all levels
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach
- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

Experience working in a busy HR or recruitment team (in-house or agency) is desirable, as is experience writing content, such as job adverts. However, we're primarily looking for someone with strong administration skills, the right attitude, and a willingness to learn.

What's it like working with us

Joining our friendly, collaborative team, you'll enjoy an engaging induction, supportive daily catch-ups, and virtual interaction through MS Teams. Working at the University means you'll have access to excellent staff benefits and facilities on our campus, as well as the opportunity to develop or start your career within HR.

Further information

This role is full-time (36.5 hours per week), and we have both permanent and fixed-term opportunities available. The end date of the fixed-term position is 16 August 2026.

If you're interested in this role on a permanent, fixed-term, or job-share basis, please indicate on your application form. Additionally, feel free to discuss your preferences during the interview. We value flexibility and are open to exploring potential opportunities with you.

We're open to considering applications from those interested in a job share or flexible working. We work on a hybrid basis, where you can normally work from home up to four days per week.

For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Charlotte Harris (HR Recruitment Team Leader) or Jess McGee (Talent Acquisition Manager). However, please submit your application via the University website.

Interviews will take place on 17 December 2025.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected, and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality, receiving a Silver Athena SWAN Award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from underrepresented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, an accredited Disability Confident Leader and an autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us, and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

- Free counselling services through Health Assured
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
- Staff discount on language courses
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work-life balance
- A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities, including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
- Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- Local discounts and more
- A family-friendly workplace
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and an Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video on our website to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work, as well as following us on X and LinkedIn.

Right to Work in the UK:

We do not assess immigration or right to work status until the offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship, and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.

Anonymous shortlisting:

We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,707.00-30,378.00 per year

Work Location: In person