Recruitment Administrator

Salary:
£28,598 - £29,540 (pro rata if part time)

Hours: 37 (reduced hours will be considered)

Contract: Permanent

Workbase: Contractual work base is Penrith/Kendal/Barrow however we operate a hybrid working model therefore some home working and/or travel between sites is expected. In addition there is the ability to work from Carlisle on a day to day basis if preferred.

Do you want to develop your recruitment skills and are interested in working within a people focused council?

Then join our HR team as a Recruitment Administrator. Flexibility and worklife balance is a really important part of working in the recruitment team. Although this is a full-time role, we will consider reduced hours and we also offer flexibility on workbase including the ability to work from home some of the time if this is preferred.

In this role you would deliver a high-quality recruitment administration service that meets customer needs. This is an important role, and you will be supported by an ambitious team We want talented people who are passionate about supporting our council services and developing their knowledge and experience in HR/recruitment.

Your duties will include:

• Administrative support and tasks in relation to the full recruitment journey (advertising to onboarding), with a strong customer service focus. A key requirement will be to input accurate data into our HR/payroll systems and actioning/responding to phone calls and emails.
• Liaising with managers/candidates as required to support statutory timescales and requirements, and ensure confidentiality is adhered to.
• Providing information and explanatory responses to queries.
• Contribute to the daily workflow supporting team working and providing support and instruction to both new or existing colleagues and customers
• Support service development through identifying improvements and making recommendations to systems and procedures.
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships across the team and other directly related services as appropriate, including HR Admin, Occupational Health and Payroll.

You would need to be collaborative, outcomes focused and experienced in administrative processes with good customer service skills.

Recruitment administration experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided. This is a fantastic opportunity if you want to start or develop a HR or recruitment career in a flexible, supportive environment.

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Amiee Hilton, Recruitment Administration Team Leader on

What can we offer you

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.
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Application and Interview information

Closing Date: 12th October 2025

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old, that meet the essential criteria for the role.