East Sussex County Council is a local authority responsible for delivering essential public services across East Sussex, supporting more than half a million residents, businesses, and visitors. Its work spans adult social care and health, children’s services, governance, business support, and communities, economy and transport. As an employer, the council brings together teams whose work contributes to education, social wellbeing, financial support, public services, transport planning, and the county’s environment, offering career opportunities across a wide range of professional and operational areas.
Recruitment Assistant, East Sussex County Council, Hybrid Lewes
Support candidates and hiring managers at East Sussex County Council through recruitment administration and customer service. Manage recruitment caseloads while helping deliver more than 1,000 appointments each year.
Description
- Support candidates and hiring managers throughout East Sussex County Council
- Contribute to recruitment for more than 1,000 appointments each year across varied roles
- Collaborate with a supportive team to enhance customer service and recruitment processes
- Help drive change, apply creative thinking, and improve people’s working lives
- Manage a substantial caseload of appointed candidates while meeting deadlines
- Attend an in-person interview at County Hall in Lewes
Requirements
- Communicate proactively and confidently with managers and candidates
- Work quickly to meet deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail
- Handle multiple priorities effectively and efficiently
- Manage a substantial caseload of appointed candidates within required deadlines
- Provide a CV and supporting statement
- Ensure the supporting statement addresses the essential criteria in the job description and person specification
- This position does not offer sponsorship
Benefits
- Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service
- Ability to purchase additional annual leave
- Discounts at high street retailers, holiday providers, and other businesses
- Travel discounts
- Access to financial wellbeing resources and products
- Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Vocational apprenticeship training from entry level through degree-level qualifications
- Option to complete a Level 5 HR apprenticeship
- Career development opportunities within the workforce