Resourcing and Talent Acquisition Support Officer

Posted 26 November 2025
Salary 24.87
LocationLewisham SE13 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Human Resources
ReferenceOR18424

Job description

3 months contract with a local authority

Summary
  • To provide administrative coordination and support for the Council’s resourcing and talent acquisition service across the full recruitment life cycle (permanent and agency). The role ensures smooth processes, timely delivery, and high-quality service for internal stakeholders and candidates, while maintaining systems, data, and compliance standards.
Responsibilities
  • Support Resourcing and Talent Acquisition Advisers in delivering recruitment campaigns, including attraction and selection methods.
  • Liaise with advertising partners and manage social media content as directed.
  • Provide end-to-end administrative support for recruitment campaigns, ensuring timetables are tracked and stakeholders informed.
  • Maintain candidate engagement throughout recruitment and onboarding processes.
  • Organize recruitment training, induction events, job fairs, and diversity initiatives.
  • Update and maintain recruitment content on the council’s intranet.
  • Respond to service-related queries and escalate as necessary.
Essential Experience Required
  • Proven experience in administrative roles within HR or recruitment.
  • Experience supporting managers in delivering effective services.
  • Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Oracle Recruitment Cloud).
  • Experience in candidate screening and shortlisting.
Essential Qualifications Required
  • Basic DBS required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to organize and prioritise workload effectively.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems.
  • Good project management knowledge and ability to monitor progress.
  • Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Additional Information
  • Working hours: 21 hours per week.
  • DBS required for the role.
  • Location: 1 Catford Road, Catford, London, Greater London, SE6 4RU, United Kingdom.
  • Selected candidates to interview on site at Laurence House. Further details to be provided.
  • The role closes on 2nd December 2025, apply ASAP.