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Candidate Assessment & Interview Specialist
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Candidate Assessment & Interview Specialist
Are you passionate about helping people achieve their potential?
We're looking for confident communicators and customer-focused individuals to join our Assessment Centre team in Pirbright. In this unique role, you'll guide candidates through a critical stage of their journey into the British Army, helping them understand their strengths, assessment outcomes and potential career options.
Working as part of one of the UK's largest and most diverse recruitment operations, you'll play a key role in delivering an inclusive, professional and positive candidate experience while supporting the recruitment of future Army personnel.
This is a full-time, on-site role. It includes overnight chaperone and ‘on call’ duties once per week, plus one working weekend per month (Saturday and Sunday).
Job Title
Candidate Assessment & Interview Specialist
Job Description
What you’ll be doing:
This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll:
- Conduct one-to-one career discussions and candidate interviews
- Deliver assessment activities under controlled test conditions
- Assess candidate performance against set criteria
- Provide clear, balanced and constructive feedback
- Help candidates understand suitable Army career pathways
- Accurately record assessment outcomes and reports
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What We’re Looking For
We're interested in people who enjoy working with others and can confidently communicate with a wide range of individuals.
Essential Skills
- Clear communication and people skills
- Supportive and approachable attitude
- Team player with good organisation and attention to detail
- Confident using Microsoft Office
- Full UK Drivers Licence
Desirable
- Some knowledge of Army careers
About Recruiting Partnering Project (RPP)
At Capita Recruiting Partnering Project, we’re transforming the British Army’s recruitment service. Our team are constantly improving the entire recruitment and selection process for both the Regular Army and the Reserves. Our mission is to make joining the Army a less daunting and more transparent experience. Join us and discover better ways to inspire people to become part of the Army.
Please visit the below link for further information;
Recruitment Partnership Project | Capita
What’s In It For You
- Offering a salary of £27,820
- 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27), plus option to buy extra leave
- Pension, life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme, and enhanced family leave
- Lifestyle perks including retail, travel, and wellbeing discounts
- Paid volunteering day and access to inclusive employee networks
- Site location offers free parking, subsidised canteen and gym facilities
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Equal Opportunities
At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you to discuss.
For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.
If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - CPScareers@capita.com
Location:
Woking, United Kingdom
Time Type
Full time
Contract Type
Permanent
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