Recruitment Assistant

chester-races; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events and hospitality organization based in Chester is seeking a Recruitment Assistant to join its Resourcing team. In this role, you will play a vital part in attracting talent, coordinating interviews, and supporting hiring campaigns. Ideal candidates possess prior administrative experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and are confident collaborators. The position offers £25,000 – £27,000 per annum, working 37.5 hours weekly with some flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Race Day tickets

Enhanced pension contributions

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office.
• Confident collaborator experienced with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Post job advertisements ensuring 100% accuracy.
• Review and shortlist applications, conducting interviews.
• Schedule interviews, assessments, and recruitment events.
• Act as a key point of contact for candidates.
• Assist with pre-employment checks.

Job description

Recruitment Assistant

Chester Race Company has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and people‑focused individual to join our Resourcing team as a Recruitment Assistant.

Based in Chester, this permanent role plays a fundamental part in delivering our mission to attract incredible talent. You’ll be a key part of creating a smooth, friendly and memorable experience for both candidates and hiring managers.

Working closely with our Recruitment Advisor, you’ll get hands‑on experience across the entire recruitment journey — from coordinating interviews to supporting hiring campaigns.

General Responsibilities

• Post job advertisements ensuring 100% accuracy.
• Review and shortlist applications, conducting group and telephone interviews.
• Schedule interviews, assessments, and recruitment events.
• Act as a key point of contact for candidates.
• Assist with pre‑employment checks.
• Ensure all recruitment and onboarding processes are documented clearly.
• Monitor workforce records to ensure 100% compliance with employment legislation, internal policies, health & safety regulations.
• Assist with engagement initiatives, including social media and website promotion, recruitment campaigns, and career events.
• Support the wider Resourcing teams on race days as required.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in an administrative role.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office, experience of applicant tracking software is a bonus.
• Confident collaborator experienced working with multiple stakeholders.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience with a recruitment, resourcing or workforce planning role within hospitality, events or sports industries.
• Experience working with diverse teams.
• Understanding of employment law, right to work legislation and health and safety compliance.

About Chester Race Company

Chester Race Company Ltd is one of the North West’s best‑known and most‑admired brands. It is an evolving organisation with a broad portfolio but retaining Horseracing at its core. The company operates three racecourses, Chester, Bangor‑on‑Dee and Musselburgh, in Scotland. In Chester, we also own and operate a hotel, a vibrant pub and have other property interests in the city. Not to mention our in‑house caterers, Horseradish and our staffing brand – Thyme People. With that much diversity in our business, no two days are the same.

What We Offer

CRC offers a great selection of benefits, from Race Day tickets to enhanced pension contributions.

Salary

£25,000 – £27,000 per annum

Hours of Work

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. CRC is an event company; you will be required to work some weekends and evenings. Any work beyond the contracted hours will be eligible for time off in lieu.

CRC has a flexible approach to working hours, which should be agreed with your line manager.

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