Recruitment Assistant

Recruitment Assistant – £25,540 + Benefits – Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 7JB.The RoleAre you organised, proactive, and ready to support a fast-paced recruitment function?Do you have strong administrative experience and want to develop your skills in HR and recruitment?Making Space is a national charity driven by strong values and a clear mission: to make a lasting difference in people’s lives. We’re now looking for a Recruitment Assistant to join our People Services team at our Head Office in Warrington.In this role, you'll provide vital administrative support to the recruitment team. This is a full-time, hybrid role with the opportunity to work remotely majority of the time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week).You’ll work both independently and as part of a supportive team, helping to deliver a smooth recruitment process for candidates and hiring managers.If you’re ready to join a welcoming team and make a real difference in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start your journey with Making Space.Key Responsibilities:Advertise vacancies and manage applications through our ATS systemProcess DBS checks, references, and pre-employment paperworkPrepare and send offer packs and contractsMaintain accurate records on equality, diversity, and right to work informationBe a key point of contact for recruitment queries and supportLook for opportunities to improve recruitment admin processes About usMaking Space is a national charity driven by five key values: Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready. These values are central to everything we do – from how we support people in our services to how we work together as colleagues.The BenefitsWagestream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn,Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discountsUp to 28 days holidays per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)We pay double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s DayOur employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits applyAccess to our library of learning through our e-portalWant to upskill? We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development should you wish to further your career within Social Care.We invest heavily in your career progression; did you know at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion.Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 45p per mile travel expenses.We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awardsPension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimumPaid Sick leavePerson:We’re looking for someone who:Has a Level 2 Diploma (or equivalent) in Business AdministrationHas experience in admin or office-based rolesIs confident using IT systems and managing multiple prioritiesCan communicate professionally and work with minimal supervisionShares our values and is eager to develop their skillsSuccessful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks and provided with safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer.We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom and currently we do not provide sponsorship.

Created: 2025-07-21