Recruitment Assistant - Education Sector at Remote Recruitment

, , South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organisational Skills, Candidate Engagement, Inbox Management, Digital Tools, Time Management, Interpersonal Skills, Zoom, Databases, Campaign Tools, Proactive Communication, Problem Solving, Marketing Campaigns, Team Collaboration, Initiative, Attention to Detail, Self-Motivation

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Job Overview Location: Remote | South Africa Join a dynamic and fast-paced UK-based recruitment team as a Recruitment Assistant, working closely with a senior recruiter to streamline operations and increase productivity. This role is ideal for a proactive individual with strong organisational skills, a background in VA/PA work, and a solid understanding of the UK education market. You’ll be the right-hand support in a 360-degree recruitment desk – handling everything from posting ads and chasing applications to managing inboxes and running candidate outreach campaigns. If you're self-motivated, quick to act, and eager to be part of a growing, driven team, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. Key Responsibilities Post job advertisements using varied formats and creative styles Use a candidate database to identify and engage suitable talent Manage and triage a shared application inbox, proactively following up with candidates Conduct regular check-in and follow-up calls with candidates Schedule and join Zoom calls with the recruiter and candidates Support in building and executing marketing campaigns across different channels Communicate with a second recruitment arm focusing on teacher roles Write engaging replies and tag relevant team members as needed on internal platforms Ensure efficient communication and collaboration within a 9-person team Anticipate and resolve issues with a common-sense, solution-first approach Demonstrate initiative and confidence – not just a “yes person” Bring a hardworking, “say-it-once” mindset to every task Qualifications & Experience 2+ years of experience in a VA, PA, or administrative support role Strong command of written and spoken English Familiarity with the UK education or recruitment sector is highly advantageous Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment Solid understanding of candidate engagement, inbox management, and digital tools Experience with Zoom, databases, and campaign tools is a plus High attention to detail Excellent time management Strong interpersonal skills Own laptop/computer and access to reliable, high-speed internet

Responsibilities

The Recruitment Assistant will support a senior recruiter by managing job postings, candidate outreach, and communication within the recruitment team. This role involves handling application inboxes, scheduling calls, and executing marketing campaigns.