Recruitment Coordinator, Stockport

Location: Stockport, SK1
Position: Temporary
Salary: £12.85 - £13.05 per hour

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an organised, motivated Recruitment Coordinator to join our busy Recruitment Department in Stockport on a Temporary-to-Permanent basis.

This is a fast-paced administrative role where you will manage new starter files, complete pre-employment checks, support candidates throughout the onboarding process, and deliver excellent customer service to applicants and managers across the organisation.

You will play a key part in ensuring safe, compliant and efficient recruitment practices in line with CQC and organisational standards.



Key Responsibilities

Candidate Processing & Compliance

  • Manage a caseload of new starters, ensuring all checks and documentation are completed promptly.
  • Complete and verify pre-employment checks: references, DBS, right-to-work, health declarations and any follow-up investigations.
  • Ensure recruitment processes are compliant with legislative and CQC requirements.
  • Maintain accurate and secure documentation, files and data in accordance with GDPR.

Communication & Customer Service

  • Act as the first point of contact for new starters, project managers and internal teams.
  • Provide clear, professional communication via email, phone and written correspondence.
  • Build supportive relationships with candidates to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
  • Respond courteously to enquiries and provide high-quality customer service at all times.

Administrative & Team Support

  • Maintain digital and manual filing systems, ensuring all documentation is accurately logged and updated.
  • Support interview preparation, file collation and scheduling tasks when required.
  • Assist with team duties during staff absences (e.g., processing applications, supporting bulk recruitment activity).
  • Attend meetings and support managers with recruitment-related reporting.
  • Participate in occasional out-of-hours rota cover (approx. 1 weekend every 8–12 weeks).

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About You

Essential Skills & Qualities

  • Fast, accurate typing and strong written communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality documentation.
  • Confident using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships.
  • Professional communication skills—email, phone and face-to-face.
  • Ability to prioritise, organise workload and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
  • Ability to use initiative while also working collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Discreet, confidential and compliant with GDPR.
  • Flexible and able to adapt to organisational needs.

Desirable

  • Experience in recruitment or HR administration.
  • Degree or equivalent qualification.
  • Experience in customer-focused roles.


What This TTP Role Offers

  • Competitive hourly rate: £12.85–£13.05 depending on experience.
  • Clear pathway to permanent employment.
  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Pension scheme, life assurance, and access to wellbeing support.
  • Supportive team environment with long-term career potential.

Apply Today

If you are highly organised, people-focused and looking for a career in recruitment and HR, this is an excellent opportunity to develop and progress.