Recruitment and Onboarding Administrator

About the team we are recruiting to
Our Human Resources Service supports the implementation of the Council’s One Coventry Plan and leads on the implementation of our People Plan. Our vision is to be a diverse, innovative and inspiring place to work that enables our people to be themselves whilst performing at the highest levels to support the citizens of Coventry.

This is an exciting time to join the Recruitment and Onboarding Team at Coventry City Council. As a team we play an important role in supporting the delivery of the Council’s One Coventry Plan and of our People Plan which includes finding the right talent to join our organisation. Our team also plays a key role in ensuring that our talent is diverse and representative of the residents that we serve. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive, inclusive and dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you Join us in shaping the future of Coventry City Council.

What is the job role?
**This is a 12-month full-time fixed term maternity cover**.

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with the ability to multitask, while working to tight deadlines. You will need to be a strong administrator with experience of dealing with a variety of customers, offering full customer support. Queries you will receive will focus on recruitment checks and onboarding related issues. Good communication and organisational skills are a key part of this role.

**Guaranteed Interview Scheme** - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

Interview date(s): 27th November 2024

About Coventry
**Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.**

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

Our Values
In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

- Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
- Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
- Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
- Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
- Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
- Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.