Recruitment Assistant

Grade/scale SC 3

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

This/These post(s) attract allowances Night Working Allowance, Weekend Working Enhancement

97.77 hours per annum for the 195.53 hours worked

8.69 hours per annum for the 26.07 hours worked

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28/10/2026, 12:00

Our in-house Recruitment Team plays a vital role in attracting and recruiting talented people who help keep our communities safe. We support hiring managers across Avon and Somerset Police, providing a professional, efficient and candidate-focused recruitment service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start a career in recruitment. No previous recruitment experience is required. We'll provide full training, ongoing support and the opportunity to learn from an experienced and friendly team.

As a Recruitment Assistant, you'll support candidates throughout their recruitment journey, helping to ensure a positive experience from application through to appointment.

You'll:

• Support the recruitment of police officers, staff and volunteers across a variety of roles.
• Communicate with candidates, providing guidance and updates throughout the process.
• Process recruitment documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Help ensure recruitment activities are delivered efficiently and to agreed timescales.
• Attend recruitment events, assessment centres, open days and job fairs, representing Avon and Somerset Police and promoting career opportunities.

No two days are the same, making this an interesting and varied role where you'll gain valuable experience across a range of recruitment activities.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong IT skills and confident using a range of systems, databases and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong administrative experience, with the ability to manage records accurately and efficiently.
• Highly organised and able to prioritise a busy workload
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

You must hold a full UK driving licence or be able to travel throughout the force area using alternative transport.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 3 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years.

This role is based at Police and Fire Headquarters, Portishead
, with free parking and excellent on-site facilities.

We operate a hybrid approach to working, combining home and office-based working. There will be regular opportunities to work with colleagues in person, attend events and support recruitment activities across the force area.

This role operates on a shift pattern that includes regular weekend and evening working. You will be required to work two Saturdays per month and two late shifts each month until 9.00pm, with the remaining shifts worked during daytime hours.

We are currently recruiting for an immediate vacancy. In addition, candidates who demonstrate the required skills and experience but are not appointed to the current role may be placed in a talent pool for consideration for future permanent and fixed‑term opportunities.

Alongside your salary, you’ll be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), administered by Peninsula Pensions. This is a high‑quality defined benefit pension, providing a secure, inflation‑linked income for life, based on your earnings and length of service.

If you’re early in your career, it’s a valuable way to start building long‑term financial security from day one, with employer…