Recruitment Consultant

Location: City of Edinburgh

Recruitment Coordinator (Part-Time, temporary)

Edinburgh | Hybrid
28 hours per week | 20‑week contract
£26,388 - £30,308 (pro rata)

Overview

An established organisation within the education/public sector is looking for an experienced Recruitment Coordinator to join their HR team on a part‑time, 20‑week temporary contract. This role supports the delivery of a professional, efficient, and legally compliant recruitment service, ensuring a positive experience for both candidates and hiring managers.

This position offers hybrid working and is based in Edinburgh.

Key Responsibilities

Provide an efficient and accurate recruitment administration service, supporting end‑to‑end recruitment processes.
Liaise with hiring managers to understand requirements and advise on sourcing strategies, advertising channels, and assessment tools.
Draft job adverts, set up vacancies on the ATS, advertise across internal and external boards, and manage applicant responses.
Coordinate interview scheduling, right‑to‑work checks, preparation of offers, and support sponsorship/visa processes where required.
Maintain regular communication with candidates, hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and other stakeholders.
Collate monthly recruitment metrics and contribute to continuous process improvement.
Build and maintain strong working relationships both internally and externally.
Handle multiple vacancies simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.

Person Specification

Essential

Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
Confident communicator (written and verbal) with strong customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Knowledge of recruitment best practice and UK employment legislation, including EDI.
Experience using online applicant tracking systems.
Understanding of right‑to‑work processes in the UK.
Ability to analyse data and recruitment trends.

Desirable

CIPD qualified or working towards it.
Experience recruiting migrant workers and preparing sponsorship documentation.
Exposure to recruitment within education, public sector, healthcare, or corporate environments.
Experience in wider HR generalist duties.
Knowledge of fair and inclusive recruitment processes.

If you have the necessary experience and are able to start within a 1 week notice. Please apply now or contact Robbie Telfer @ Reed Edinburgh office