NWSSP Legal & Risk Services
Recruitment Advisor
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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.
Job Overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM UNTIL 31 MARCH 2027 DUE TO FUNDING
We are looking for an individual who is eager to learn and keen to deliver in both performance and customer service.
We will train you on all aspects of the general Recruitment process including how to publish adverts, send offer letters, answer emails and queries and support the Helpdesk.
Good customer service skills are an essential requirement of this role.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen within NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, Employment Services department.
We are a dynamic and diverse team who are committed to providing an excellent recruitment service to Health Boards and Trusts across Wales.
We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn and keen to deliver in both performance and customer service.
We provide administrative recruitment support to Health Board managers and applicants using electronic systems as well as providing advice and guidance where needed so good computer, keyboard and communication skills are essential to the role. As a team we share and uphold the organisation’s values in all that we do.
If you share our values and feel that you can contribute to our team and the service we provide, regardless of your previous experience or educational background, we would welcome your application.
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There will be a requirement to attend NWSSP HQ (Nantgarw) to conduct Pre-Employment check meetings a minimum of 1 day per week on a rotational basis.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people. Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent educational experience
Desirable criteria
- ECDL or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Understanding of recruitment processes
- Customer Service Experience
- Understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality
- Experience of a customer focused environment
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of a computerised recruitment package
- Previous Experience in busy office environment
- Experience of working in HR/Training/Recruitment Environment
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Skills
Essential criteria
- Good IT skills including ability to use MS Office
- Database skills
Desirable criteria
- Welsh speaker
We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.
If you are short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK.
Applicant requirements
- Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
- Job Description & Person Specification - English (PDF, 360.4KB)
- JDPS -Cymraeg (PDF, 616.3KB)
- Occupational Health Form (PDF, 648.5KB)
- NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 404.2KB)
- NWSSP - About Us (PDF, 6.6MB)
- NWSSP - Our Benefits (PDF, 490.4KB)
- NWSSP - Buddion (PDF, 458.9KB)
- PCGC -Amdanom (PDF, 6.7MB)
- Guidance Notes for Applicants (PDF, 322.5KB)
- Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 (PDF, 15.1MB)
- Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 - Cymraeg (PDF, 18.0MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name: Sarah Copner
- Job title: Assistant Recruitment Manager
- Email address: sarah.copner@wales.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 02921 500200
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