Surrey County Council
Recruitment Administrator
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This role has a starting salary of £31,659, based on a 36 working week. This is a secondment opportunity until March 31st 2027.
We are excited to be recruiting a Recruitment Administrator to join the Recruitment team, based at Woodhatch Place in Reigate. We offer a hybrid working model with a minimum of two office days per week.
This role supports the delivery of an efficient and customer-focused recruitment administration and onboarding service, helping appointed candidates move smoothly from offer through to starting work.
Our Offer to You
- 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service (prorated for part time staff)
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
- An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
- Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
- A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
About The Role
Working within the Recruitment Administration Team in People and Change, you’ll manage a caseload of candidates who have been appointed to roles across the council. You’ll create offer documentation, coordinate pre-employment checks and ensure candidates are set up accurately and promptly on payroll. Acting as a first point of contact, you’ll respond to queries from candidates and hiring managers via phone and email, keeping systems and stakeholders up to date throughout the process.
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You’ll also play an important role in maintaining service quality by collating data, producing standard reports and contributing evidence-based suggestions to improve processes and prioritise team resources. You’ll work closely with colleagues and managers, escalating risks or concerns appropriately and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the recruitment administration service.
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:
- An ability to organise and manage administrative tasks accurately while meeting deadlines
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with a range of stakeholders
- Ability to use systems and information to track progress and support effective service delivery
- Ability to prioritise work and respond constructively to changing demands
- Ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to team objectives.
To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions:
- Please describe a time when you managed multiple administrative tasks at the same time. How did you ensure accuracy and meet deadlines?
- Tell us about a situation where you handled an enquiry from a customer or colleague. What approach did you take and what was the outcome?
- Give an example of how you have used systems or data to keep work organised or support a process.
- Describe a time when you identified an opportunity to improve a way of working or process. What did you do?
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Contact Us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact Sophie Callaghan via email at sophie.callaghan@surreycc.gov.uk.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 23rd August 2026 with interviews planned to follow.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council
Our Commitment
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
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