Recruitment Administrator (Paid Work Experience)

Job description

Are you looking for your first step into the world of work?

We're offering an exciting paid 12-week work experience opportunity within our Recruitment team. This role is designed for someone who may have little or no previous work experience but is motivated to learn, gain confidence and develop valuable workplace skills.

You'll work alongside a friendly and supportive recruitment team who will provide coaching, guidance and hands-on experience to help you grow and succeed.

What you'll be doing

• Support with scheduling interviews and candidate management
• Assist in reviewing applications and organising candidate information
• Communicate with candidates via email and phone
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and databases
• Support recruitment events, careers fairs or community outreach activities
• Carry out general administration tasks for the recruitment and Talent Acquisition team
• Learn about recruitment processes and candidate management.

What we're looking for

You don't need previous experience. We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Want to learn and develop new skills
• Have a positive can-do attitude
• Are reliable and motivated
• Enjoy working with people
• Are keen to build confidence in a workplace environment

This role is based at our Barway, Cambridgeshiresite. As there is no public transport available, applicants should be able to travel reliably to and from the workplace each day and arrive in time for their scheduled working hours.

We are happy to discuss travel options and support where possible.

What you'll gain

• Real workplace experience
• Support and mentoring from experienced professionals
• The chance to develop professional skills and confidence
• A great addition to your CV
• Insight into careers in recruitment, HR and business

We are committed to supporting young people into employment

We recognise that everyone starts somewhere. If you've not had the opportunity to gain work experience before, we encourage you to apply. We value potential, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn above previous experience.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Barway

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

24-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No