Recruitment Officer

"I can't imagine working anywhere else This is a fast paced role, made rewarding by the teamwork, support and the satisfaction of recruiting great candidates into the Public Service locally and from around the world who've chosen our Island as their home.

The variety keeps each day interesting. You could be assisting candidates with pre-employment check queries on the phone, collaborating with hiring managers to onboard their candidates and assisting with interviews. We also get the chance to help out at assessment centres for different areas, such as the IoM Prison and Fire & Rescue Service.

We're a supportive and friendly team who work together by balancing workloads, sharing ideas and delivering the best service to candidates and hiring managers. We're really keen to develop our knowledge and skills to attract the best talent to the roles in the Isle of Man Public Service."

About the role

We're looking for an experienced administrator to join our supportive Recruitment Team within the Office of Human Resources, recruiting for the largest employer in the Isle of Man. Our teams play a vital role in attracting, engaging and efficiently onboarding great talent into the Isle of Man Public Service.

You'll be at the heart of the recruitment advertising and onboarding process, creating clear and engaging job adverts and supporting their promotion across social media and other channels. You'll ensure offers of employment are issued accurately and in a timely manner and guide candidates through pre-employment checks as a key point of contact. Often seen as the first impression of working for Government, you'll use your excellent customer service skills, attention to detail and strong communication to deliver a professional, informative and engaging experience for candidates.

This role suits someone who is comfortable working at pace, confident in following established procedures and able to manage multiple priorities without losing accuracy. We are looking for someone with previous administrative experience, a proactive approach and a genuine interest in our services.

As a team, we're always searching for ways to develop and modernise our services, ensuring our processes remain efficient, consistent and candidate-focused. We work hard, support one another and take pride in what we do. Just as importantly, we offer a positive and enjoyable working environment. Our office culture is friendly and inclusive, with dress-down days, a Friday quiz, choose-your-own music playlists, opportunities to take part in charity days, the occasional visit from our much-loved office dogs and regular team nights out.

If you're organised, people-focused and motivated by helping others start their careers in public service, we'd love to hear from you.

A workplace that invests in you

Laura from the Recruitment Team has told us about how she has developed professionally whilst working within the Office of Human Resources:

"Since joining the team in 2023, I've been lucky enough to gain experience across a few different areas within Recruitment. I started out supporting candidates from receiving their job offer right through to their first day, which I found really rewarding as I love helping people.

An opportunity then arose to move into the Sourcing Team, where I was able to get creative, managing our recruitment advertising and social media content. I am currently working in a development role as a Technical and Quality Coach, supporting Recruitment Officers with training and helping to answer some of our more complex queries.

There are so many opportunities to learn and grow here, and working in such a supportive and friendly environment genuinely makes coming to work enjoyable. I've loved the journey so far"

As well as investing in your development, you will also enjoy:

A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.

A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.

A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take as leave.

Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with a blend of remote work and in-office collaboration throughout the week.

Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.

Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.

Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.

Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years' service.

Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.

Access to the Government staff canteen where you can purchase affordable meals, drinks and snacks.

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

Things to note

A cover letter is not required when applying for this role. Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.

Ready to apply?

We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at

To get the best out of your application, read our article on the important essentials you need to know before applying. Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment Team on or by email