Job Description

Recruitment Co-ordinator Mental Health CharitySalary: 328,710 per annum (depending on experience)Location: Hybrid working with 2 days on-site in North LondonContract type: Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)Are you an organised and detail-focused administrator looking to make a real difference? We are a leading mental health charity in the midst of a merger, dedicated to supporting individuals and communities across the country. We are now looking for a passionate and efficient Recruitment Co-ordinator to join our Recruitment team on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.As the Recruitment Co-ordinator, you will play a pivotal role in delivering efficient and accurate recruitment services to our stakeholders nationwide. You will be working closely with the Recruitment Manager, colleagues and hiring managers across the charity. You will ensure a smooth and compliant recruitment process from start to finish, helping us deliver a great candidate and hiring manager experience.You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, managing recruitment inboxes, issuing contracts, completing pre-employment checks, and supporting with advertising and shortlisting administration. The Recruitment Co-ordinator will be an essential part of the People & Recruitment team, working at pace and with high attention to detail in a sensitive and confidential environment.This is a fixed-term contract to cover Maternity LeaveKey Responsibilities:

• Provide full administrative support to the internal recruitment process.
• Manage the central recruitment inbox and respond to candidate and manager queries promptly.
• Prepare and place job advertisements across internal and external platforms.
• Issue conditional offers and employment contracts in line with organisational templates and policies.
• Conduct right to work checks and ensure full compliance with safer recruitment and GDPR regulations.
• Liaise with hiring managers to gather and record recruitment information.

Who are we looking for:

• Previous experience in people facing administrative role (experience in recruitment or HR administration desirable).
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience of using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience of using HR or ATS systems, ideally Workday (desirable but not essential).
• A proactive and supportive approach to teamwork.
• A genuine interest in working within the mental health or charity sector.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or anyone from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic group.This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.When applying, please upload a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.Learning and development is important to us, and we are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of apprenticeships. We hire apprentices into specific roles as well as offering apprenticeships to the workforce. Anyone can apply to undertake an apprenticeship relevant to the role as long as they are in a permanent post and have successfully passed probation.Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship (RF). Aquarius supports people in the Midlands affected by substance use or gambling. It was a subsidiary of Richmond Fellowship and is now a subsidiary of Waythrough.We are specialists in mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas. We provide high quality, evidence-based services, which are designed around the needs of the people we support. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value.

Richmond Fellowship