Job Description

Overview

The Social Supermarket Initiative (SSI) is a community-led social enterprise tackling food insecurity and promoting sustainable community growth through our affordable supermarket model, outreach programmes, and ethical partnerships. We are seeking a Recruitment Officer to lead SSI's recruitment activities. This role will focus on attracting, selecting, and supporting team members across SSI's operations, ensuring they are welcomed, trained, and empowered to contribute to our mission and social impact.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and deliver recruitment campaigns across relevant channels. Respond to applications and enquiries, guiding candidates and volunteers through the recruitment process. Review applications, coordinate interviews, and facilitate the selection process for all roles. Coordinate onboarding and induction, including role information, training, and support materials. Maintain accurate recruitment records, role descriptions, and schedules. Work with team leads to identify staffing and volunteer needs and ensure timely recruitment to fill operational gaps. Support engagement, retention, and recognition initiatives to build a motivated, diverse, and committed workforce.

Core Duties

Ensure recruitment practices align with SSI's mission, values, and compliance standards, including safeguarding and equality policies. Exercise professionalism, diligence, and integrity in all recruitment and onboarding matters. Safeguard confidentiality and data protection in handling candidate and volunteer information. Collaborate with internal teams to design clear, accessible role profiles that meet operational needs. Contribute to projects or committees related to recruitment, HR, or organisational development as required.

Expectations of the Role

Attend and contribute to team meetings and planning sessions. Stay informed about best practice and trends in recruitment, volunteering, and workforce development. Participate in initiatives or campaigns where staffing and volunteer support are key. Maintain confidentiality and uphold SSI's ethical standards, including diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About You

Essential

Commitment to SSI's mission and social impact. Strong communication, collaboration, and organisational skills. Experience in recruitment, HR, or volunteer management. Confidence in engaging with people from diverse backgrounds and building positive candidate experiences. Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple recruitment processes simultaneously. Proficient with IT tools including email, spreadsheets, and recruitment platforms.

Desirable

Knowledge of social enterprise, community organisations, or nonprofit operations. Understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment. Experience with applicant tracking systems, volunteer databases, or HR software.

What We Offer

The opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven social enterprise with measurable community impact. Practical, hands-on experience in recruitment, onboarding, and workforce management. Access to professional development, networking, and career growth opportunities. Reimbursement of reasonable travel and meeting expenses. The chance to influence SSI's people strategy and help build a motivated, diverse, and high-performing team.

How to Apply

Please send your CV (max 2 pages) and a short statement (max 300 words) outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to 5,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Work from home
Work Location: Remote