Recruitment Administrator
Location: Northallerton
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Scale 2/3 £24,747 - £26,703
Closing Date: Wednesday 28th October at 5pm
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and helping people take the next step in their career journey?
We're looking for a highly organised and customer-focused Recruitment Administrator to join our Recruitment & Retention team, supporting recruitment across both North Yorkshire Police (NYP) and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (NYFRS).
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in attracting and recruiting talented individuals into a wide range of operational, staff and volunteer roles that help keep our communities safe.
About the Role
As a Recruitment Administrator, you will support and administer the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a professional, efficient and positive experience for candidates and hiring managers alike.
Working closely with Recruiters, hiring managers and wider People Services colleagues, you will help coordinate recruitment campaigns from advert through to onboarding, ensuring every stage of the process runs smoothly.
You will be the first point of contact for many candidates and stakeholders, providing advice, guidance and support while maintaining the highest standards of customer service and attention to detail.
What You'll Be Doing
· Supporting the administration of the end-to-end recruitment process across police, fire, staff and volunteer vacancies.
· Supporting candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment and onboarding journey.
· Managing candidate communications and ensuring applicants are regularly updated on the progress of their application.
· Maintaining accurate records across HR systems, databases and recruitment platforms.
· Producing reports and ensuring recruitment data is accurate and up to date.
· Acting as the first point of contact for recruitment enquiries via telephone, email and face-to-face interactions.
· Processing recruitment documentation with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
· Supporting recruitment and careers events, both online and in person, promoting opportunities across NYP and NYFRS.
· Assisting with interviews and assessment activities, including meeting and greeting candidates.
What We're Looking For
We're interested in hearing from individuals who are organised, proactive and genuinely enjoy helping others.
You'll have:
✅ Experience working in a busy administrative role, ideally within recruitment, HR or a customer-focused environment.
✅ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships quickly.
✅ Strong customer service skills and a commitment to delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
✅ High levels of attention to detail and accuracy.
✅ Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
✅ Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
✅ A proactive and inquisitive approach, with a willingness to identify improvements and embrace new ways of working.
✅ Drive, motivation and a commitment to achieving high-quality outcomes.
✅ A passion for maintaining the positive reputation of the Recruitment & Retention Team and representing both organisations professionally.
Why Join Us?
Working for the emergency services is both meaningful and impactful. At North Yorkshire Police & North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re committed to helping colleagues reach their full potential in a fair, inclusive, and supportive environment. We value diverse perspectives and actively promote staff wellbeing so everyone can thrive. Please visit our websites to learn more about our organisation.
We’re also proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth:
· Local Government Pension Scheme – secure and competitive retirement planning
· Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme – access to affordable vehicle leasing options
· Generous Annual Leave – 24 days rising to 30 with length of service, plus bank holidays
· Health Cash Plan
· Blue Light Discount – enjoy savings at major retailers and services
· Flexi-Time for Staff Roles – tailor your working hours to suit your lifestyle while meeting team objectives
· Access to Trade Union Membership – opportunity to join UNISON
· Inclusion & Diversity Networks – connect with colleagues and contribute to a culture of belonging
· Health & Wellbeing Services – access to resources that support your physical and mental health
To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following requirements:
· You must have the right to work in the UK, with no restrictions on your employment
· Internal applicants must have successfully completed their probation period
· Meet residency requirements for vetting:
o RV Level Vetting – minimum 3 years UK residency
Your Application
North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are equal opportunity employers. Both organisations are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please declare this within your online application. A member of our team will contact you prior to your interview to ensure appropriate support is in place.
While AI can support you with structure, spelling and grammar, your application must still reflect your own genuine skills, experience and achievements, as our selection process checks for authenticity. It’s acceptable to use AI to help with clarity, research, interview preparation and structuring your real‑life examples, provided the information is accurate; however, it must not be used to exaggerate your abilities or generate false or AI‑written responses.
Safer Recruitment
North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo a thorough recruitment process and must obtain satisfactory pre-employment clearances before commencing employment, including satisfactory Vetting or DBS checks, references, and a medical assessment, including absence history. Adherence to our safeguarding policies and procedures is essential.
Ready to Apply?
As part of our selection process, we’ll assess your skills and experience against the requirements of the role. We therefore encourage you to take your time to tailor your application, ensuring your responses align with the job advert and role profile.
We look forward to receiving your online application.