Recruitment Officer

Recruitment Officer 

Human Resources Department 

Job Ref: MI/23/27_3

Starting salary:  circa £25,000 per annum (dependent upon experience)

Duration: Fixed term for 3 years

About the role:

We are currently looking for a Recruitment Officer within the Human Resources Department to join the recruitment team at Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute in providing a high quality, comprehensive and proactive recruitment support service to the Institute. 

You will use your knowledge and expertise to support recruiting managers and will coordinate all aspects of the Institute’s recruitment and selection processes from advertisement through to appointment. For all successful appointments, you will be responsible for ensuring all the pre-employment checks, including right to work checks, are met and satisfied. You will also be responsible for providing a comprehensive HR induction for new appointees. 

About you:

You should be educated to degree level in HR management, recruitment or a business-related subject (or equivalent relevant experience) or CIPD Level 5 qualification in Human Resources Management, along with experience of working in a recruitment role, managing recruitment and selection activities which includes practical experience of interviewing candidates.  You should have previous experience of applying HR policy and practice to practical situations along with experience of working in a busy HR Department. You will have a knowledge and understanding of current employment legislation and its implications, including the right to work in the UK, UK GDPR and equality legislation. Experience of working within an academic environment or a not-for-profit organisation is desirable. 

Why choose Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute?

The Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute (www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk), an Institute of The University of Manchester (www.manchester.ac.uk), is a world-leading centre for excellence in cancer research. The Institute is core funded by Cancer Research UK (www.cancerresearchuk.org), the largest independent cancer research organisation in the world.  In spring 2023 the Institute moved into the £150 million flagship purpose-built biomedical research centre directly attached to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust (www.christie.nhs.uk), in South Manchester. 

We are partnered with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest cancer treatment centres in Europe.  These factors combine to provide an exceptional environment in which to pursue basic, translational and clinical research programmes. 

How to apply?

To apply for this position please visit our website: https://www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/recruitment/candidate/searchvacancies 

For any informal enquiries about this post, please contact Julie Jarratt, Recruitment Manager: julie.jarratt@cruk.manchester.ac.uk 

The deadline for receipt of applications is Thursday 2 May 2024 at 11:59pm. 

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post. 

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