Are you organised, customer-focused, and looking for a 12-month contract to build your career in recruitment or HR? Are you a people-person with a knack for organisation and a love of problem-solving? Want a role where your communication skills directly change someone’s career path? Signature Recruitment, an award-winning SME recruitment consultancy in Shoreditch, are hiring a Placement Coordinator to manage recruitment processes and support candidates from first contact to placement.

This is a full-time position based in our office, with one day a week working from home. This role offers hands-on experience in every stage of the recruitment process – from crafting job adverts and shortlisting candidates, to coordinating interviews and liaising with clients. The ideal Placement Coordinator will have excellent communication skills and telephone manner to manage relationships with candidates and work in close partnership with the team to successfully fill all vacancies. You’ll gain valuable skills in recruitment administration, candidate coordination, and client relationship management, making it an ideal stepping stone into a long-term career in HR, talent acquisition, or people operations.

Placement Coordinator Key Responsibilities:

• Manage recruitment processes from shortlisting to interview scheduling and onboarding.
• Match candidates to vacancies by reviewing CVs and discussing role requirements.
• Prepare candidates for interviews and ensure smooth communication throughout.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with all checks and regulations.
• Coordinate payroll processes for temporary staff.
• Provide exceptional service to both candidates and clients.

Placement Coordinator Skills & Experience:

• Experience in administration, coordination, or recruitment support.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to follow processes accurately.
• Confident using MS Office and comfortable learning new systems.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work proactively.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team in Shoreditch.
• Gain valuable recruitment and HR experience.
• Work in a fast-paced, varied role where no two days are the same.
• Competitive salary (£30,000 – £35,000) and the stability of a 12-month contract.

If you are ready to bring your organisational skills, initiative, and customer service focus to a growing team, apply today.

While we aim to respond to every applicant, the volume of applications may result in delayed communication. If you do not receive a response within a week, your application may not have been successful on this occasion. However, we will keep your details for potential future opportunities.

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