Recruitment Coordinator - 9 month FTC at UK Atomic Energy Authority

South Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Aug, 26

Salary

29328.0

Posted On

02 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Recruitment Administration, Applicant Tracking Systems, Interview Coordination, Candidate Sourcing, Calendar Management, Data Management, Customer Service, Stakeholder Management, Process Improvement, Reporting, Onboarding, Communication Skills

Industry

Research Services

Description

Company Description By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for ground breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative. As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from: Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert. Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible). Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment. Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders, Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays Wide range of career development opportunities A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive What to expect in our recruitment process: For a step-by-step overview of how we hire from application to offer please see our Recruitment Process page: careers.ukaea.uk/join-us/recruitment-process Job Description The Role Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience across our permanent, fixed term and temporary workforce. If you’re highly organised, people-focused, and thrive in managing multiple conflicting priorities, this is your opportunity to make a real impact across recruitment at UKAEA. Working closely with Talent Acquisition Advisors, Hiring Managers, and the wider business, you will deliver a professional and efficient recruitment administration service for a period of 9 months, supporting candidates through the recruitment lifecycle as well as a range of data and process management activities for new temporary joiners. Key responsibilities: Manage job postings and applicant tracking – Create and publish vacancies, ensuring roles are accurately advertised in the ATS (SmartRecruiters) Coordinate interviews and scheduling – Arrange interviews, manage calendars, book rooms, and liaise with hiring managers and candidates across the UK and internationally Support the candidate experience – Act as a key point of contact, ensuring a professional, welcoming experience at every stage. Support hiring managers with guidance on recruitment processes, ensuring compliance, consistency, and timely approvals. Maintain recruitment data and documentation – Keep candidate records up to date, track progress, and ensure all paperwork is accurate and complete. Source and pipeline candidates – Use job boards, databases, and social media to identify and attract potential talent. Monitor and improve processes by resolving queries, identifying gaps, and supporting efficient hiring workflows. Maintain accurate recruitment and workforce data, including contingent worker onboarding, reporting, and data cleansing activities Generate regular reports, identifying inconsistencies or missing data, and take action to improve data accuracy and process efficiency. The salary for this role is £29,328 and is offered as a 9 month FTC. Onsite working is expected for 3 days a week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working. This role will be based from our Culham, Oxfordshire site. This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data. Qualifications Essential Requirements: Strong recruitment administrative experience Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Confident IT user with experience of systems and applicant tracking systems Outstanding communication and customer service skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a process-driven environment Additional Information A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/ UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit. UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information. Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications. Salary: £29,328 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension Division: People Division Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire Confirmed Grade: Grade B Department: People & Culture

Responsibilities

The role involves delivering professional recruitment administration and coordinating the end-to-end candidate experience for permanent and temporary staff. Key duties include managing job postings in SmartRecruiters, scheduling interviews, and maintaining accurate workforce data.