Candidate Engagement Coordinator in City of London

Job description

About Us

Our client is on a mission to support students in navigating their career journey—empowering them to make informed choices and connect with meaningful opportunities. Through partnerships with universities, employers, and schools, we provide technology, tools, and insights that open doors for the next generation of talent.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a detail-driven and motivated Coordinator to join their Early Careers delivery team, working with one of their top-tier clients in the media and technology space. You’ll be at the heart of graduate and intern recruitment campaigns, with a particular focus on roles in technology, cybersecurity, and software development.

This is a fixed-term opportunity ideal for someone eager to develop their career in recruitment and programme delivery. You’ll be part of a high-impact team helping shape future talent pipelines and delivering exceptional candidate experiences.

Key Focus Areas

You’ll play a crucial part in the candidate journey, from initial contact to onboarding and beyond. Working closely with Talent Partners, your key responsibilities will include:

• Organising and running selection days, including logistics, communications, and scheduling
• Monitoring application inboxes and responding to queries in line with agreed service standards
• Providing constructive post-assessment feedback and maintaining accurate candidate records
• Supporting engagement initiatives to keep candidates excited and informed throughout the process
• Ensuring all compliance and eligibility checks (including visa documentation) are carried out accurately and efficiently
• Issuing contracts and assisting with onboarding workflows
• Collaborating with colleagues to streamline processes and improve the candidate experience
• Supporting wider team initiatives and knowledge-sharing projects across the company

What You’ll Bring

• Strong organisational skills and a high attention to detail
• Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines
• A positive, proactive mindset with a focus on delivering excellent service
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Self-motivated and collaborative team player
• Willingness to share ideas and contribute to continuous improvement

Additional Info

• Full-time, fixed-term contract (covering parental leave)
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Hybrid working with regular in-person collaboration at our client’s campus
• 3-month probationary period
• Casual dress environment

Benefits You Can Expect

• 5% employer pension contribution
• Starting annual leave of 25 days (increasing with service), plus your birthday off
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Life assurance
• Access to wellbeing and mental health support services
• Regular company-wide briefings, socials, and team-building activities

This is an excellent stepping stone for someone interested in progressing into a Talent Partner or recruitment advisory role. You’ll gain broad exposure to candidate engagement, onboarding logistics, and early careers programme management in a high-performing team.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English