Job Description

Vacancy Type
Temporary/Fixed Term
Duration
6-months with the possibility of extension should an opportunity arise
Location
SPS College/Hybrid
Pay Band
C
Salary
Starting salary of 29,634 progressing to 33,569 within 3 years, subject to pay progression.

Closing Date

27/01/2026, 09:00
Hours of work
Normal Office Hours
Full or Part Time
Full-Time
Weekly Hours
35
Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to provide comprehensive support to Resourcing Managers and Hiring Managers in the co-ordination, facilitation and delivery of the end-to-end recruitment process. The focus will be on providing an excellent recruitment experience for hiring managers and candidates. You will ensure that campaigns are designed and implemented in a way which meets business needs and adheres to the Civil Service Recruitment Principles of open and fair competition.


Overall, you will have a positive and valuable contribution to play in attracting and securing high calibre candidates into roles across the SPS.


This role is eligible for hybrid working arrangements.


Your main place of work will be the SPS College in Falkirk, with the opportunity for some home working.



Responsibilities
Provide a comprehensive administrative service in support of recruitment processes for a range of internal and external vacancies from vacancy preparation and advertising through to candidate screening, selection and placement. Ensure that recruitment and selection methods are applied in a way that is organised and in compliance with our Policies, Procedures and in line with the Civil Service Recruitment Principles.

Liaise closely with line managers whilst ensuring that campaigns are both designed and implemented in a way which is tailored to the needs of the business but also compliant with SPS policies.

Provide guidance, support, advice and feedback to candidates, hiring managers and Resourcing Managers throughout the recruitment process. Your approach will be customer and stakeholder focused.

Provide accurate and timely transactional responses and communication with candidates and hiring managers, responding to queries and requests as appropriate and using discretion to resolve issues.

Conduct pre-employment checks in line with SPS Recruitment & Selection Policy as well as Civil Service Baseline Personnel Security Standards.

Person Specification

SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Competencies for Success Framework. This identifies behaviours and standards required both of applicants seeking to join us, and our staff in their respective roles. Assessment of specific behaviours, of which there are eight, will be determined by the role you are applying for. Whilst it is unlikely you will be assessed on all of them, you will be assessed on those identified as key to role.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements

SERVICE DELIVERY EXPERIENCE

Experience of delivering a high quality service for stakeholders. Ability to identify opportunities for improvement, manage priorities and meet deadlines.

Note: please ensure that you detail your service delivery experience within your CV.

DIGITAL SKILLS

Experience of using digital tools including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook & SharePoint to support streamlining administrative processes and the efficient management of information.

Note: please ensure that you detail your experience in the use of digital tools within your CV.

RECRUITMENT EXPERIENCE

Experience of working in a Recruitment role, managing digital HR/Recruitment administrative processes, and providing support to candidates.

Note: please ensure that you detail your recruitment experience within your CV.

WORKING WITH OTHERS

Ability to work well as part of a team and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.



Behaviour Requirements
Listen & Communicate

Plan & Organise

Solve Problems & Make Decisions
Selection method 1
Interview