Recruitment Coordinator

Join Our Team as a Recruitment Coordinator!

Location: Bromsgrove

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Specific Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Up to £24,625 per annum

Why Choose Us?

At Polaris, we are proud to be one of the UK’s largest communities of children’s service providers. For over 30 years, we have been dedicated to improving the lives of young people through our independent fostering and adoption agencies, education, residential, and bespoke children’s services. Our nurturing community works together to ensure the best outcomes for every child in our care. We are ambitious for our children, families, and staff, and we believe in their futures.

What We Are Looking For

Are you a motivated and organized individual with a passion for HR? We are seeking a Recruitment Coordinator to be a vital link between our hiring managers and candidates. Reporting to the Recruitment Manager, you will assist in the entire recruitment process—from advertising vacancies to coordinating interviews and collating candidate documents. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to grow in their HR career!

Your Role Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of Polaris brands, their culture, and work environment.
• Take ownership of vacancy adverts: draft, post, and monitor applications.
• Review applications, screen candidates, and create shortlists for hiring managers.
• Source candidates directly and liaise with them via phone and email.
• Set up interviews and ensure hiring managers have all necessary information.
• Provide candidates with feedback and maintain excellent customer service.
• Complete various administrative duties related to recruitment.
• Prepare documents for successful candidates in line with company and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with HR on the candidate onboarding process.

About You

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Experience with the full Microsoft Office suite.
• Previous experience in a recruitment/HR role is advantageous.
• Knowledge of children’s residential homes is a plus.

Working Conditions & Benefits

• 30 days of annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service + bank holidays.
• Company Pension and Life Assurance.
• Employee Discount Scheme and Medical Cash Plan.
• Free on-site parking.

At Polaris, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Join us in making a difference! We can’t wait to see what you bring to our team.