Recruitment Executive

Job Introduction

Through their amazing work, our healthcare team understand the value of the home. At Saga we want our healthcare team to feel at home and that is why our carers offer them the opportunity to grow and develop in a nurturing environment.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Recruitment Executive to join our HR team in Redhill, Surrey..

As a Recruitment Executive, you'll be responsible for carer recruitment, ensuring targets are met and delivered in line with Saga's expectations.  

You'll bring excellent communication skills, verbally and written.

And in return, you can look forward to all of the responsibility and involvement of an integral role, providing you with a rewarding and fast paced career with an excellent benefits package including life assurance, pension, high street and online discounts, and concessions for holidays and travel

If this sounds like a role for you then keep reading……

Role Responsibility

Resource:

• Respond to enquires within the defined set service level agreement.
• Keep candidates engaged and responds quickly to be ahead of any competitors.
• Pre-screen, interview and process candidates in a professional manner but with pace.
• Work with the Operations team and attend the daily "Buzz Meeting" to keep the business informed of the recruitment pipeline.
• Reflect on process and identifies where things need to change to ensure smooth recruitment process that just keeps getting better / responds to market changes.

Business Development:

• Investigate potential websites for Carer advertising and propose suggestions to the Senior Recruiter.
• Negotiate rates and set up accounts with websites as applicable.
• Work alongside the Social Media teams to support the online advertising presence of the brands.
• Work closely with the Sales and Marketing team and mirror client advertising by area.
• Set up recruitment campaigns / group interviews by region to maximise growth in relevant areas.
• Follow up and liaise with all applicants offering support and assistance throughout the recruitment process.
• Investigate / target areas where growth is required and provide the Senior Recruiter advertising suggestions.
• Investigate opportunities within publications aimed at our Carer market and propose suggestions to the Senior Recruiter.
• Negotiate and set up accounts with publications as applicable.
• Investigate promotional exhibitions / trade shows aimed at the Carer market and submit proposals to the Senior Recruiter.
• Attend business development presentations / networking events.

Internal/External Contact:

• Network as necessary to promote Saga Healthcare’s Services.
• Carry out the interview process and be able to identify skills to match appropriately.
• Liaise with external suppliers.
• Be available to answer recruitment calls and follow up work as necessary.
• Act as an overflow to other departments to ensure effective call answering and assist where necessary.

Resource Administration:

• Preparation of Data and Reports as required.
• Maintain Spreadsheets and use relevant reporting systems as required.

General:

• Adopt a flexible, enthusiastic and driven approach to achieving the financial goals of the business.
• Contribute to maintaining a high level of housekeeping and attention to health and safety issue so as to create a healthy and safe working environment.
• Willingly carry out any other duties deemed appropriate by the Company in line with the company Employee Handbook.

The Ideal Candidate

Capability, Knowledge and Experience:

• A self-starter with a proven record of gaining buy in and delivering results which add value and fit with the brand values of the organisation
• Results driven and competitive
• Show a readiness to make decisions and commit to a course of action
• Motivated by challenge and sees problems through to their conclusion
• Team player
• Display collaboration, builds alliances and encourage others to work together
• Good commercial acumen
• Customer focused
• Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of external customers, ensuring and maintaining effective relationships and building trust
• Influencing skills
• Plan ahead and works in a systematic and organised way  
• Follows directions and procedures
• Communicate clearly and accurately and listens to others and absorbs information
• Take ownership for managing own workload and make business decisions which are effective and productive with the minimal amount of supervision
• Enthusiastic and positive

Education and Qualifications:

• Recruitment experience essential
• Resourcing experience desirable

Personal Characteristics:

• Good communication skills
• Be able to gain people's confidence and put them at ease
• Be persuasive, persistent and patient
• Be of smart appearance
• Be able to cope with pressure
• Be flexible and adaptable with a willingness to travel to interview where required
• Have a mature personality
• Have good organisational and administrative skills
• There will be project work to complete, which should be done in a professional manner

Package Description

The standard benefits when you join Saga include:

• Option to purchase a further 5 days annual leave per year
• Free private medical insurance after 1 years service
• Pension
• AXA Be Supported
• Apples Nursery (Folkestone only and on a waiting list basis)
• Free fruit 
• Give as you earn
• Free eye tests
• Honeymoon benefit
• Sharebuy
• Salary finance
• Discounts on Saga holidays and insurance products
• A range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Long service awards

About the Company

When you join Saga you will see that we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. 

We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better. Creating a culture in which everyone feels welcome and offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement is incredibly important to us. Fair consideration is given to applications from all applicants, including those with disabilities. If you need support at any point with your application please let us know as we will be happy to help.

Learn more about the Saga business by watching our Saga plc Interim results for the six months ended 31st July 2018

To all recruitment agencies: Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the HR Recruitment Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

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