Job Description

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Resourcing Assistant to join our busy in-house Recruitment team.


This is a varied role to provide pivotal support to the Resourcing Specialists by providing a comprehensive recruitment administration service, from arranging interviews to coordinating the offer process.


You will be joining an innovative and forward-thinking team with a passion for providing a first-class service to candidates and hiring managers. If you are passionate about providing managers and candidates with a fantastic experience during their recruitment journey with Platform, then we would love to hear from you.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

Producing all new starter paperwork, including offer letters, contracts of employment and employment references. Proactively co-ordinating the onboarding of new employees by keeping managers updated on the progress of pre-employment checks, ensuring that any delays in the target start date are communicated promptly. Liaising with candidates throughout onboarding to resolve paperwork delays or administration queries as required. Ensuring candidates are progressed through the system throughout their offer and onboarding process to ensure accurate records are kept. Arranging interviews and providing feedback in line with SLAs and Group policies. Communicating with all candidates at each stage of the recruitment process, including rejection notifications for unsuccessful candidates. Entering all new starters into the HR system ensuring that they are included in payroll in line with their deadlines. To administer and coordinate pre-employment checks, including Data Barring Service (DBS) and, UKVI Right to Work checks.

Some things we need from you:

We are looking for an experienced administrator with experience of producing and coordinating employee correspondence. You will also need a positive and flexible approach to your work with the ability to juggle differing priorities.


Your strong verbal and written communication skills will come into play as you liaise with hiring managers and candidates in a professional and friendly manner. You will need strong attention to detail, experience of inputting data into a database or system and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential data appropriately.


As the role is home-based, you will need to be able to work unsupervised, have good organisation skills and the ability to juggle a busy, reactive workload.


Whilst this is a home-based role, you will be required to travel to our offices for meetings at least once or twice per month. Our Group offices are located at Birmingham Business Park Solihull and Central Park, Worcester.

Some of the great benefits we can offer you:

Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts Health Cash Plan worth up to 1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions) Learning and Development opportunities Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers

If you would like any further information on the role, please feel free to contact Ali Bennett (Resourcing Specialist) via email: ali.bennett@platformhg.com


We aim to hold interviews for this role via MS Teams on Wednesday 6th August and successful candidates will be contacted shortly after the advert closure to arrange a time slot.


Please note that we will review applications throughout the advert campaign and would therefore encourage early applications, as this position may close earlier than the published closing date.

Join us and find your purpose at Platform!

Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people's lives.


You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers.


We recognise the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all.


Platform is a great place to work, we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved, share ideas and shape what we do - from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy.


If we receive a high number of applications, this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.


Platform Housing Group are committed to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.