Role: Recruitment Officer
Location: Warwick, CV34 6TE - Hybrid working, 3 days in office, 2 days from home (one of which is a Friday)
Hours: 37 hours per week | between 08:00 and 16:30 Monday to Thursday, and 08:00 - 13:00 Friday
Salary: up to £34,000 pa DOE
We’re seeking an organised and resilient Recruitment Officer to join our HR team in Warwick. This role blends hands‑on sourcing with smooth process coordination - owning vacancies end‑to‑end for defined business areas, championing an outstanding candidate and hiring‑manager experience, and keeping our data and ATS in excellent order.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end‑to‑end recruitment for allocated business areas - draft and post adverts, screen and shortlist candidates, coordinate interviews, gather and share feedback, and progress offers.
- Proactively source and pipeline candidates using job boards, social channels, networks, and searches; maintain talent pools for near‑term and future needs.
- Coordinate interviews and schedules, manage diaries and documentation, and keep hiring teams updated at every stage.
- Own candidate communications throughout the process - clear, timely updates and a positive experience from first contact to offer.
- Maintain the ATS and HR trackers with complete, accurate records; ensuring compliance with internal policies, recruitment best practice, and GDPR (including candidate privacy notice and data‑retention standards).
- Prepare contracts and onboarding handovers, support HR inductions for new starters.
- Liaise with hiring managers to clarify requirements and advise on inclusive selection processes.
- In conjunction with the other Recruitment Officer, coordinate work‑experience requests and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that reduce time‑to‑fill and elevate quality.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in an administrative / coordination role or internal recruitment support (ATS experience is a bonus).
- Confident handling spreadsheets, databases, ATS and diary systems with precision (Excel and Outlook).
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information discreetly (GDPR‑aware).
- Strong communicator with a calm, customer‑focused approach; builds positive relationships with candidates and stakeholders.
- Resilient and adaptable, able to juggle competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- Desirable: experience sourcing candidates and familiarity with production/HGV service or similar environments; GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
Join us in building a skilled, diverse workforce. Apply now and help us make a real difference!
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting your growth in the role.
At Dennis Eagle we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a disability confident organisation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. As part of our dedication to creating a supportive environment, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We invite you to engage in an open conversation with us about how we can best support you and ensure that your unique skills and talents are recognised and valued. Your success is integral to our collective growth, and we look forward to working together to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays: this is based on a 5 day working week (pro rata to 20 days plus Bank Holidays for a 4 day working week)
- Enhanced Pension Scheme and DIS Benefit: The company contributes 5% of total salary into our pension scheme, and 5x basic salary Death In Service.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Access a 24-hour helpline for support with life's challenges, including stress & anxiety, bereavement, relationship advice, tenancy & housing concerns, counselling, financial wellbeing, legal information, substance issues, family matters, childcare support, medical information, and consumer issues.
- Health Shield Medical Cash Plan: All employees receive membership to a company-funded medical cash plan. This scheme allows you to claim cash back for medical expenses, including prescriptions, dental, optical, physiotherapy, specialist consultations, X-rays, and MRI scans.
- GP Anytime: Enjoy access to GP services anytime with our online 24/7 appointment service, featuring on-demand appointments, unlimited consultations, no capped appointment times, and convenient prescriptions.
- Training and Development: We offer mandatory equipment training, a Management Development Programme, and opportunities to upskill through apprenticeships.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save on commuting costs and stay healthy with our cycle to work scheme.
- Care Concierge: Get help navigating the care system with access to a team of dedicated care experts.
- Occupational Health Support and Health Surveillance: Ensure your well-being with our comprehensive occupational health support.
- My Benefits Platform: Enjoy discounts from high street retailers, health & wellness services, entertainment & days out, and home & DIY products.
- Independent Free Mortgage Advice: Receive free, independent advice on mortgages to help you make informed decisions.
Please don’t delay your application, this role could be filled at any time for the right candidate.
Please be aware that Dennis Eagle is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.
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