Recruitment and HR Administrator - 18 Month FTC

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At UK Government Investments (UKGI), we create value for society from government’s most complex commercial interests. What we do is unique, and so are we. Wholly owned by HM Treasury (HMT), our team comprises 150 experts drawn from the public and private sectors who work together to provide high quality advice to departments.

We are seeking a Recruitment and HR administrator to join our team on an 18-month FTC. This role would suit somebody who is keen to start a Level 3 HR Apprenticeship and looking to build a winder career in corporate services.

As the HR and Recruitment Administrator, you will provide essential administrative support to the team holding responsibility for coordinating recruitment processes, onboarding, maintaining accurate employee records, and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day HR and Recruitment operations.


Key Responsibilities:

- Assist with the full recruitment cycle, from posting job adverts to scheduling interviews and coordinating candidate feedback.
- Manage job boards and company recruitment platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.).
- Manage the Recruitment and HR inboxes responding within the given SLA.
- Support the Head of Resourcing on producing MI and reporting.
- Coordinate interviews, preparing necessary documentation and sending interview confirmations to candidates.
- Assist the recruitment team in the preparation and issuing of offer letters, contracts, and other employment documentation including right to work checks.
- Respond to general queries and in time provide advice to employees on recruitment/HR policies and procedures.
- Assist in maintaining compliance with relevant legislation and best practices.
- Other duties as required to support the corporate functions, such as supporting the team with general administrative tasks.


Requirements:

- Some experience in an HR or recruitment administrative role could be helpful but is not essential.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with HRIS/recruitment software is an advantage.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- A proactive and positive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow in the role.


Diversity Statement

UKGI has a strong commitment to equality and diversity. Our aim is to be an open and inclusive organisation, recruiting and retaining diverse, talented and high-performing people who support and develop one another.

UKGI is a Disability Confident Employer. This means we’ve been recognised as an employer which is confident and leading the way in recruiting and retaining staff with disabilities. We will offer an interview to any applicants with a disability who have indicated they wish to take part in the disability confident scheme, provided they meet the essential criteria for the post set out in the person specification. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your application.

UKGI is also part of the ‘Great Place to Work for Veterans’ initiative. This means that as part of our commitment to diversity and equality in our recruitment and retention policy, we will offer an interview to any eligible applicants from His Majesty’s Armed Forces provided they meet the essential criteria for the post set out in the person specification. Please indicate on your application that you wish for your application to be considered as part of this initiative.

In line with company policy, we will be employing a hybrid working model based, with 40% of your time being home-based. At UKGI we place a high degree of value on work life balance and as such applications from individuals seeking flexible working, reduced hours contracts and job shares are also actively encouraged.

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