Recruitment Adviser

Job title: Recruitment Adviser

Department: Human Resources – HR Services
Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid working pattern consisting of 3 days on campus & 2 days working from home.

Salary: Grade 6 - £38,8723 - £41,142 per annum inclusive of London Weighting
Location: Hybrid - Bloomsbury, London and remote 
Hours: 35 per week 

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 or 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 Team which sits in the Recruitment and HR Operations Team is also transforming to support strategic plans. We are working to enhance the recruitment service to both Academic and Professional Services staff, introducing key metrics to ensure recruitment is efficient and timely.

About the Role

It is an excellent time for an experienced recruitment adviser to join our small but very busy team that is evolving to match the needs our service users. You will have considerable experience in managing high volume recruitment campaigns ideally within Higher Education with the resilience and tenacity to manage conflicting priorities along with a strong eye for detail.

You 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 customer experience from the point of view of both the recruiting manager and the applicants. You will also provide key stakeholders with advice and guidance on SOAS policies and procedures including UK Visas and Immigration relating to recruitment.

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.

How to Apply: To apply, please complete short application form and upload a CV and supporting statement.

Closing date:  11th November 2024

Interview Dates: 14th November 2024. 

Further information

If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact us via the HR Contact Form | SOAS 

'Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006'. for the duration of their contract 

For information on how and why SOAS processes personal data about its job applicants, please read our Job Applicant Notice. 

We are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK. 

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, Black, Asian, other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups from within the UK and beyond. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.