Recruitment Administrator

Carter Jonas LLP; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Peterborough seeks a Recruitment Administrator to support recruitment advisors across the UK. You'll manage day-to-day recruitment tasks, maintain communication with candidates, and ensure compliance with recruitment policies. Ideal candidates will have strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and the flexibility to travel. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £35,000–£40,000 and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative background, preferably with experience in recruitment or human resources.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Proactive, organised, and methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day recruitment administration.
• Ensure recruitment requests are processed accurately.
• Source potential candidates and screen applications.

Skills

Strong administrative background

Experience in recruitment or human resources

Exceptional attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Job description

Recruitment Administrator – Carter Jonas

Join us as a Recruitment Administrator. We’re looking for an organised administrator with an interest in recruitment to support the busy Recruitment Advisors across our UK‑wide business.

Based in Peterborough, you will support a team of four recruitment advisors as part of the wider HR team. This role offers a hybrid working pattern with three days in the office and two days remote.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day recruitment administration, including advertising vacancies and coordinating interviews with hiring managers and the recruitment team.
• Ensure recruitment requests are processed accurately with all necessary approvals before interviews take place.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with candidates and line managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Source potential candidates and screen applications to support recruitment advisors.
• Assist with headhunting and day‑to‑day recruitment for business support functions.
• Support with interviews and participate when required for business services and early careers roles.
• Maintain and update candidate management systems as required.
• Responsibility for managing the recruitment inbox, responding promptly to all internal and external enquiries.
• Support recruitment marketing by optimising social media presence and promotional materials.
• Ensure job descriptions and recruitment policies are all up to date and compliant with current employment legislation.
• Manage the internal Employee Referral Scheme, ensuring communication and payments are handled accurately and efficiently.

Qualifications & Skills

Strong administrative background, preferably with experience in recruitment or human resources. Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently, a proactive, organised, and methodical approach, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality customer service.

Strong communication skills and confidence to work both independently and in a busy team environment. Ability to support our Early Careers Administrator by coordinating and attending career fairs, graduate assessment days, and related events.

Flexibility to undertake UK‑wide travel is essential.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Administrative

Salary: £35,000–£40,000 per year, highly competitive.