Recruitment Advisor

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a new challenge? We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Recruitment Advisor to join our friendly and hard-working HR Team, at the Nuffield Department of Medicine (NDM), University of Oxford.

The NDM HR Centres of Excellence provides comprehensive HR support to the Old Road Campus Units, Centres, Institutes, and international programmes (Africa and Asia Programmes – AAPs).  By consolidating professional HR staff into specialised centres, we ensure close collaboration with managers to advance our strategic goal of attracting, recruiting, and retaining top talent. Our key objectives include delivering an exceptional candidate experience, coaching hiring managers in modern recruitment practices, and enhancing service efficiency through streamlined, standardised processes.

As a Recruitment Advisor you will take ownership of the recruitment process, providing specialist support and advice to hiring managers, ensuring recruitment is compliant with employment legislation and University policies. This will include drafting effective job descriptions and adverts, assisting with the arranging of interviews, advise of work permits, as well as processing Certificate of Sponsorship for candidates where appropriate. You will produce high quality documentation, such as offer letters and contracts, and deliver informative HR inductions to new employees on their first day.

This role is suitable for a highly motivated individual, with CIPD Level 3 and Associate membership (or be studying towards, and have CIPD Student membership). You'll bring demonstrable experience in recruitment with up-to-date practical knowledge of employment law, specifically related to recruitment.  A strong focus on customer service, accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to build effective working relationships are essential for success in this role.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including a generous 38 days annual leave entitlement, an excellent contributory pension scheme, discounted travel, and development support, as well as family-friendly policies. At the University of Oxford, we are committed to equality and diversity, to make the University an inclusive, welcoming, and inspiring place to work and study, regardless of age, disability, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.

Please apply online and upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement should explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. For further guidance on writing your supporting statement and CV, please review the guidance on the University webpage; CV and Supporting Statement | Oxford University Jobs.

This position is offered full time on a permanent contract. Only applications received before 12 midday on Friday 6th December 2024 will be considered. Interviews will be held on 13^th December 2024.

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