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Anglia Ruskin University
Recruitment Officer
Chelmsford On-site 2-5 yrs exp£32k – £37k / year
RecruitmentCustomer ServiceRelationship BuildingCandidate Sourcing And MatchingRecruitment Database And CRM Management
Requirements
Applicants should have a degree, relevant professional qualification, or substantial equivalent experience, along with proven recruitment experience and a record of excellent customer service. They should have strong communication, organisational, and IT skills; experience with recruitment databases or CRM systems; knowledge of employment legislation, AWR, and UKVI compliance; and an understanding of student and graduate employability.
Job Description
About ARUJob Category
Administrative
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Employment Type
Full time
Salary From
£31,861
Salary To
£37,369
Location
Chelmsford
Faculty/Prof Service
Student & Library Services
Closing Date
04/11/2026
Ref No
4124
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About ARU
ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.
About The Role
We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused Recruitment Officer to join our ARU Temps team within Employability Services. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in connecting students, graduates and external clients with rewarding temporary opportunities, while supporting workforce needs across the University and with external partners.
As an ARU Temps Recruitment Officer, you will deliver a professional and responsive recruitment service, supporting candidates through the full recruitment journey from initial enquiry and application through to placement. You will build strong relationships with internal and external clients, gaining a detailed understanding of staffing requirements and matching suitable candidates to opportunities. You will also advertise vacancies, manage recruitment activity through our CRM systems and maintain accurate records to support reporting and informed decision-making.
With a degree, relevant professional qualification, or substantial equivalent experience, you will have proven recruitment experience and a track record of providing excellent customer service. You will be comfortable building relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and using recruitment databases or CRM systems to manage information effectively.
You will possess excellent communication, organisational and IT skills, alongside a strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise competing demands. Knowledge of employment legislation, including Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) and UKVI compliance requirements, will be important, as will an understanding of the employability challenges and opportunities facing students and graduates. Most importantly, you will be passionate about helping students succeed, committed to delivering high-quality services and motivated to make a positive impact through collaboration and innovation.
Informal enquiries can be made to Helen.Cann@aru.ac.uk , Head of Student & Graduate Talent
Find out more about working with us and how we recruit .
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.
This appointment is subject to an enhanced level children's and adults barred list disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information can be obtained from https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check . Shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any prior disciplinary action or investigation related to sexual misconduct or abuse.
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
In accordance with Home Office guidance and the Asylum, Immigration and Nationality Act 2006, ARU has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work in the UK and in the role for which they have been recruited. Prior to their start date, the successful candidate will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.
For candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, ARU is a UKVI-licensed sponsor and may be able to provide sponsorship for eligible candidates appointed to skilled roles, subject to meeting the relevant immigration requirements. Eligibility for sponsorship will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Further information about UK immigration requirements and working in the UK can be found on the Home Office website .
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Guidance Notes:
Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.
Administrative
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Employment Type
Full time
Salary From
£31,861
Salary To
£37,369
Location
Chelmsford
Faculty/Prof Service
Student & Library Services
Closing Date
04/11/2026
Ref No
4124
Documents
- Job Description (PDF , 1078.39kb)
Apply for this job
Send to a Friend
About ARU
ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.
About The Role
We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused Recruitment Officer to join our ARU Temps team within Employability Services. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in connecting students, graduates and external clients with rewarding temporary opportunities, while supporting workforce needs across the University and with external partners.
As an ARU Temps Recruitment Officer, you will deliver a professional and responsive recruitment service, supporting candidates through the full recruitment journey from initial enquiry and application through to placement. You will build strong relationships with internal and external clients, gaining a detailed understanding of staffing requirements and matching suitable candidates to opportunities. You will also advertise vacancies, manage recruitment activity through our CRM systems and maintain accurate records to support reporting and informed decision-making.
With a degree, relevant professional qualification, or substantial equivalent experience, you will have proven recruitment experience and a track record of providing excellent customer service. You will be comfortable building relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and using recruitment databases or CRM systems to manage information effectively.
You will possess excellent communication, organisational and IT skills, alongside a strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise competing demands. Knowledge of employment legislation, including Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) and UKVI compliance requirements, will be important, as will an understanding of the employability challenges and opportunities facing students and graduates. Most importantly, you will be passionate about helping students succeed, committed to delivering high-quality services and motivated to make a positive impact through collaboration and innovation.
Informal enquiries can be made to Helen.Cann@aru.ac.uk , Head of Student & Graduate Talent
Find out more about working with us and how we recruit .
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.
This appointment is subject to an enhanced level children's and adults barred list disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information can be obtained from https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check . Shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any prior disciplinary action or investigation related to sexual misconduct or abuse.
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
In accordance with Home Office guidance and the Asylum, Immigration and Nationality Act 2006, ARU has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work in the UK and in the role for which they have been recruited. Prior to their start date, the successful candidate will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.
For candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, ARU is a UKVI-licensed sponsor and may be able to provide sponsorship for eligible candidates appointed to skilled roles, subject to meeting the relevant immigration requirements. Eligibility for sponsorship will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Further information about UK immigration requirements and working in the UK can be found on the Home Office website .
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Guidance Notes:
Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.
Education
Bachelor DegreeProfessional Certificate
Skills
RecruitmentCustomer ServiceRelationship BuildingCandidate Sourcing And MatchingRecruitment Database And CRM ManagementVacancy AdvertisingRecord KeepingCommunicationOrganisationIT SkillsAttention To DetailPrioritisationEmployment LegislationAgency Workers Regulations ComplianceUKVI ComplianceStakeholder Management