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 is committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child in our care. We believe in the potential of our children, families, and staff, and we are ambitious about 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. In this role, you will report to the Recruitment Manager and assist throughout the recruitment process—from advertising vacancies to coordinating interviews and making offers.

Your Role Responsibilities

• Gain a deep 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 maintain communication via phone and email.
• Set up interviews and ensure hiring managers have all necessary information.
• Provide candidates with feedback and maintain confidentiality.
• Complete various administrative tasks related to recruitment.
• Prepare documents for successful candidates in line with company requirements.
• Collaborate with HR on the onboarding process.

About You

We are looking for someone who possesses:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently manage your workload.
• Experience with the full Microsoft Office suite.
• Previous experience in a recruitment or HR role (advantageous).
• Knowledge of children’s residential homes (advantageous).

Working Conditions & Benefits

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

Polaris is 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.