Recruitment Officer

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East.  In response to the changing world around us, it is essential SOAS continues to adapt how it responds to and operates in order to be leaders in delivering exceptional education to our students and to support and attract the best academic talent globally.

SOAS has reset its strategic plans through ‘Reimagining SOAS for the 21st Century’ to ensure priorities for the university are clearly focussed on providing the best educational services and facilities for our students and staff, and maximising opportunities internationally.

About the Department 

The Recruitment and HR Operations Team is also transforming its operations to support SOAS’ strategic plans. We are working to enhance the recruitment and selection service for both Academic and Professional Services roles, introducing new ways of working, increasing automation of processes and other process improvement, and delivering on key performance metrics, to ensure the service is efficient, effective, and timely.

About the Role

It is an excellent time for an experienced recruitment officer or someone ready to step into this role to join our small but very busy team that is evolving to match the needs of our service users.

Recruitment involves a high level of administration, as such, the role will take ownership of, and proactively support, the administration of all aspects of the recruitment process end to end for specified areas, with a focus on excellent HR administration and customer experience from the point of view of both the recruiting manager and job applicants. The role will also provide key stakeholders with first line advice and guidance on SOAS policies and procedures, including UK Visas and Immigration.

About you

You will hold an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and a CIPD level 5 qualification or equivalent significant HR professional experience. You will also have strong experience of managing high volume recruitment campaigns ideally within Higher Education and a detailed working knowledge of UK employment contract and immigration regulations.

You will be a strong administrator, with the resilience and tenacity to manage conflicting priorities, the ability to use multiple HR and IT systems simultaneously, along with a strong eye for detail.

How to Apply

Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating how you fit the role and what you will bring to the team. 

The supporting statement should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable. 

Closing date:  07 December 2025.

Interview Dates: December 2025

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