Associate Recruitment Administrator

Job Description

Associate Recruitment AdministratorPermanentGuildford & Milton Keynes: £26,000 - £26,500Hybrid working - min 2 days per weekAre you organised, detail-focused, and ready to thrive in a high-volume environment Join our Associate Recruitment team, where you'll help deliver a seamless experience for thousands of teacher applicants each year. This team plays a key role in maintaining high standards of customer care while adapting to changing demand.In this role, you'll process applications, respond to enquiries, and maintain accurate records using Microsoft Dynamics, Excel, and Power BI. Working with colleagues across departments, you'll assess candidate suitability, support recruitment campaigns, and contribute to activities like assessment centres-sharing feedback to help improve recruitment processes.This fast-paced, high-volume role requires attention to detail, self-motivation, and a proactive mindset. You'll need strong Excel skills, confidence working with data, and the ability to manage repetitive tasks with consistency-taking ownership of your work and actively developing your skills within a supportive team.What's in it for me Gain hands-on experience with widely used tools like Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI, developing your skills in data-driven decision-making and recruitment best practices. This is a great opportunity to build a strong foundation for your career in recruitment, operations or HR.You will have access from day one to an incredible pension scheme with employee and employer contributions jointly totalling, up to 18.5%Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance - 2 days per week in the office whilst being reflective of business need, a 35 hour working week, 25 days annual leave with additional closure in DecemberWellbeing programmes including private health insurance and a health care cash reward plan, subscription to Headspace, volunteering daysWhat do I need to be successful Previous experience in a customer-facing role delivering high-quality service.Attention to detail and data-driven decision-making skills.Strong communication and teamwork abilities, whilst showing flexibility and ability to exercise own judgement for priority settingA proactive approach to managing tasks and setting priorities.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word.Ability to provide constructive feedback and contribute to process improvements based on candidate and team input.Be results focused: make pragmatic decisions and be comfortable switching between tasks as needed.At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyone-regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background-is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively promote inclusive language, avoid stereotypes, and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.Apply now and bring your administration expertise to a team that genuinely makes a difference.Upload your most recent CV with a cover letter showing how your skills and experience match what we need.Applications will close at 23:59 on Sunday 19th July with in person interviews week commencing 27th July.#MCRE#LI-LK1TPBN1_UKTJ