Recruitment Assistant
- Do you have strong administrative experience and a talent for staying organised?
- Are you someone who takes pride in delivering great customer service and brings a proactive, positive approach to your work?
- Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where clear communication and teamwork are key?
Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for two motivated and organised team players to join the Recruitment Team within Xentrall Shared Services.
About the team
Xentrall Shared Services is a successful partnership between Stockton-on-Tees and Darlington Borough Councils, also providing services to a range of Schools and Academies across the Tees Valley.
Our Recruitment Team supports the end-to-end recruitment process across both Councils. As a Recruitment Assistant, once an offer has been made, you will ensure everything runs smoothly by issuing offer letters, completing pre-employment checks, preparing contracts and liaising with Payroll to ensure new starters are set up correctly.
About the role
Working as part of a busy and supportive team, you will play a key role in delivering a professional, efficient and customer focussed recruitment service.
You will work closely with candidates, hiring managers and HR colleagues, helping to deliver a seamless and positive recruitment experience.
You’ll also support Schools and Academies by advertising vacancies across Council and external platforms.
These are part-time positions, working 25 hours per week. To support our daily operations, the working pattern is Monday to Friday and applicants must be able to work across each of these days.
We can offer either a year-round contract or, for the right candidate, would consider a term-time only contract.
What we're looking for
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy juggling multiple priorities without missing a detail
- Take ownership of your work and proactively look for ways to improve processes
- Take pride in delivering outstanding customer service that leaves a positive impression
- Are confident using systems such as Microsoft Office, Outlook and Excel to stay organised and efficient
- Enjoy working as part of a supportive team where collaboration and clear communication are valued.
To learn more about the role and what we're looking for, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section.
Why join us?
We offer an attractive benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:
- A competitive salary
- Generous annual leave entitlement with the ability to purchase additional leave.
- Access to the Local Governement Pension Scheme with the ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
- Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, access to online GP appointments, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
And that’s not all – you can also work flexibly where you can work part of your week at home.
Think this could be the right opportunity for you?
We'd love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Alison O’Connell - Recruitment Team Leader
alison.oconnell@xentrall.org.uk
We anticipate a high level of interest in this role and may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note that we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.
Important Applicant Guidance
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account.
Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Council Principles: The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.
Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
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Salary range
- £18,428 - £18,722 per year