Recruitment and Onboarding Administrator

Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

About the team we are recruiting to

Our Human Resources Service supports the implementation of the Council’s One Coventry Plan and leads on the implementation of our People Plan. Our vision is to be a diverse, innovative and inspiring place to work that enables our people to be themselves whilst performing at the highest levels to support the citizens of Coventry. 

This is an exciting time to join the Recruitment and Onboarding Team at Coventry City Council. As a team we play an important role in supporting the delivery of the Council’s One Coventry Plan and of our People Plan which includes finding the right talent to join our organisation. Our team also plays a key role in ensuring that our talent is diverse and representative of the residents that we serve. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive, inclusive and dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of Coventry City Council.

What is the job role?

This is a 12-month full-time fixed term maternity cover.  

You will be responsible for providing an efficient recruitment and onboarding administration service to designated service areas demonstrating the Council’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at every stage, thereby enhancing the overall candidate experience. Acting as the first point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders, you will address any recruitment and onboarding queries that arise. Your ability to communicate well and manage stakeholder expectations will be vital in this role

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with the ability to multitask, while working to tight deadlines. You will need to be a strong administrator with experience of dealing with a variety of customers, offering full customer support. Queries you will receive will focus on recruitment checks and onboarding related issues. Good communication and organisational skills are a key part of this role.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented in our team, so we are encouraging you to apply.  This does not prevent anyone else who does not share either of these protected characteristics from applying for this position.

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable. 

Interview date(s): 27th November 2024 

Please note, on occasion, we might close the vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible.

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies