Recruitment Coordinator

We are seeking an organised, customer-focused and proactive Recruitment Coordinator to join our HR Recruitment team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of a high-quality recruitment service, helping to attract and appoint talented individuals across the organisation.

In this fast-paced role, you will act as a key contact for candidates and hiring managers, coordinating recruitment administration, managing offer-stage activity and pre-employment checks, and ensuring a smooth and compliant recruitment journey from vacancy to onboarding. Working closely with colleagues and stakeholders, you will help deliver an efficient, professional and positive recruitment experience for all.

Key responsibilities include:

-Proactively managing pre-employment checks from start to finish and facilitating smooth handovers to the HR Onboarding Team.

-Providing guidance and regular updates to hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.

-Acting as a key point of contact for recruitment-related enquiries via email, phone and in person.

-Supporting interview scheduling, shortlisting activity and recruitment administration.

-Preparing offers of employment and reviewing recruitment documentation to ensure compliance.

-Maintaining accurate recruitment records, systems and offer trackers.

Previous experience working within an in-house recruitment function or HR recruitment role in a large and complex organisation.

-Strong experience in recruitment administration, including interview coordination, offer administration and pre-employment checks.

-Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruitment databases.

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.

-Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and manage competing demands.

-Experience delivering excellent customer service and managing stakeholder expectations.

-Proven strong experience of using Microsoft Office (Word/Excel), Outlook and Teams

-The ability and willingness to work within and be empathic with the Christian ethos and values of The Salvation Army Mission

Working Pattern: Working a minimum of 2 days per week in the Territorial Headquarters, London, SE5 8FJ

Interview Date: Week commencing 7th December 2026

Join The Salvation Army and help us build a workforce that makes a difference.

The Salvation Army is one of the largest, most diverse providers of social and community services after the Government. With more than 600 local centres, they make a powerful difference to people across the UK who might otherwise be excluded.

Our Salvation Army family has been recognised as one of the most highly recommended employers in the UK. We scored 23rd out of the top 500 employers in the UK for employee recommendations in the Financial Times (FT) UK's Best Employers 2026.