Recruitment Assistant
- WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
- Trowbridge, Wiltshire
- Jun 25, 2026
Full time
HR / Recruitment
Job Description
Salary: £25,989 - £26,824 per annum
Hours per week: 33 or 37 hours
Interview date: Thursday 09 July 2026
We have two roles available. Part-time (33 hours) permanent and full time (37 hours) temporary for 12 months. You will be asked at interview what role(s) you are interested in.Shortlisting may occur before the closing date. There is no change to the interview date.
Are you an organised and proactive administrator with an interest in recruitment?
We are looking for a Recruitment Assistant to join our established team in Trowbridge, providing a complete end to end support across a varied and busy recruitment function.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and takes pride in keeping processes running smoothly. You will play a key role in coordinating recruitment activity, supporting hiring managers, and ensuring candidates have a positive experience.
The role involves managing multiple tasks and priorities, so strong organisation and communication skills are essential. You will be part of a supportive team who work closely together, share knowledge, and help each other manage workloads effectively.
We are looking for someone who is proactive, adaptable, and confident working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to stay organised when things get busy. In return, we offer a collaborative team culture, clear processes, and the opportunity to develop your skills in recruitment.
We are also very keen to appoint someone who is happy to support our social media presence, including contributing to TikTok and Reels content.
Key skills and attributes for this role include:
A confident and articulate communicator.
Exceptionally well organised, with a strong eye for detail.
Comfortable using initiative and working independently.
Adaptable and collaborative, with a positive can do attitude.
Committed to personal development, actively seeking opportunities to learn and grow in the role.
Able to manage competing priorities without becoming overwhelmed.
Recruitment experience not essential but certainly considered an advantage.
If you like variety, care about delivering high quality work, and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer-facing roles work entirely from their service location.
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
Click apply now and you will be re-directed to Wiltshire Council's careers website.
Hours per week: 33 or 37 hours
Interview date: Thursday 09 July 2026
We have two roles available. Part-time (33 hours) permanent and full time (37 hours) temporary for 12 months. You will be asked at interview what role(s) you are interested in.Shortlisting may occur before the closing date. There is no change to the interview date.
Are you an organised and proactive administrator with an interest in recruitment?
We are looking for a Recruitment Assistant to join our established team in Trowbridge, providing a complete end to end support across a varied and busy recruitment function.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and takes pride in keeping processes running smoothly. You will play a key role in coordinating recruitment activity, supporting hiring managers, and ensuring candidates have a positive experience.
The role involves managing multiple tasks and priorities, so strong organisation and communication skills are essential. You will be part of a supportive team who work closely together, share knowledge, and help each other manage workloads effectively.
We are looking for someone who is proactive, adaptable, and confident working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to stay organised when things get busy. In return, we offer a collaborative team culture, clear processes, and the opportunity to develop your skills in recruitment.
We are also very keen to appoint someone who is happy to support our social media presence, including contributing to TikTok and Reels content.
Key skills and attributes for this role include:
A confident and articulate communicator.
Exceptionally well organised, with a strong eye for detail.
Comfortable using initiative and working independently.
Adaptable and collaborative, with a positive can do attitude.
Committed to personal development, actively seeking opportunities to learn and grow in the role.
Able to manage competing priorities without becoming overwhelmed.
Recruitment experience not essential but certainly considered an advantage.
If you like variety, care about delivering high quality work, and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer-facing roles work entirely from their service location.
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
Click apply now and you will be re-directed to Wiltshire Council's careers website.
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