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Macklin Care Homes | Care Home Group in Northern Ireland
Recruitment Officer
Belfast Hybrid 5-10 yrs exp Hospitals and Health Care 111 employees
Full-Cycle RecruitmentHigh-Volume RecruitmentCandidate SourcingRecruitment StrategyStakeholder Relationship Management
Requirements
Applicants must have at least three years of recruitment or related experience, a proven record in a fast-paced HR or recruitment environment, and experience developing and implementing recruitment initiatives. Strong organisation, attention to detail, communication, and initiative are required; five or more years’ experience, care or hospitality sector experience, international recruitment knowledge, and recruitment-system experience are desirable.
Job Description
Job Description
Location: Macklin Care Homes, 26 Wellington Park
Due to continued success and growth, Macklin Group have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Recruitment Officer to provide end-to-end recruitment support across all Macklin Group sites.
As Recruitment Officer at Macklin Group, you will play a pivotal role in our mission to deliver exceptional care by attracting and retaining talented individuals who share our passion for making a difference in others' lives.
The successful candidate will deliver an effective, end-to-end recruitment and selection service across the group, ensuring we attract and recruit high-quality candidates who support our commitment to delivering exceptional care across all our facilities.
With previous relevant recruitment experience, they will have a proven ability to manage high-volume recruitment campaigns, engage diverse candidate pools and build strong, collaborative relationships with hiring managers, key stakeholders and candidates.
Working as part of a high-performing team, this role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces variety and demonstrates the initiative to work autonomously. As part of a forward-thinking organisation, the successful candidate will bring creativity, enthusiasm and a proactive approach to recruitment, helping to continuously improve our processes and deliver an outstanding recruitment experience.
The Macklin Group is a forward-thinking company. We are passionate about our people, and we would love you to come and join our team to help us achieve our goals and ambitions for the future.
The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, in a hybrid working model.
About The Role
Key responsibilities:
To reward the demanding work of our fantastic colleagues, we offer an excellent benefits package as follows:
Interviews may take place before the job advertisement closes and when suitable applications are received. If we appoint a suitable candidate, the role may close early; therefore, please submit your application promptly.
In addition, we also reserve the right to enhance the criteria at the shortlisting stage.
An Enhanced Access NI Check will be required for this post. If successful, please be aware that we do have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. As per the Access NI Code of Practice, Macklin Care Homes also has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage, and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents, along with the Access NI Code of Practice, are available upon request by contacting the HR Department.
It is Macklin Group's Policy that the existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to disclose all criminal convictions fully and accurately will lead to the withdrawal of a job offer.
Macklin Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
About The Company
Macklin Care Homes – Caring with Heart for Over 30 Years
For over 30 years, Macklin Care Homes have been dedicated to providing exceptional care. We bring decades of experience, knowledge, and expertise to every individual we support. But we are not just another care home—we are family-first. Everyone who comes through our doors—residents, staff, relatives, and suppliers—is treated as part of one big caring community.
We Proudly Operate Six Care Homes Across Northern Ireland
At Macklin Care Homes, we aim to be the preferred choice in the community—where families know their loved ones are in the best hands.
Company Culture
Make a Real Difference – Join Macklin Care Homes
Do you want to make a genuine difference in the lives of others? At Macklin Care Homes, we are always looking for passionate, caring individuals to join our team—and in return, we will help bring out the very best in you.
As part of our award-winning team, you will be valued for your contribution and supported with opportunities for career development, all within a friendly and rewarding working environment.
Our residents are at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by their stories, their experiences, and the knowledge that our care truly makes a difference in their lives.
Guided by a strong set of core values, we cultivate a culture of respect, dedication, and compassion. These values ensure that residents and their families remain at the centre of all our efforts.
We are proud of the positive, caring culture we live by every day. If you are compassionate, committed, and care with heart, we would love to hear from you. Join us, and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.
For all recruitment-related enquiries, please contact our Recruitment Team at: recruitment@macklingroup.com
Required Criteria
Contract Typefulltime
SalaryBased on Experience
Location: Macklin Care Homes, 26 Wellington Park
Due to continued success and growth, Macklin Group have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Recruitment Officer to provide end-to-end recruitment support across all Macklin Group sites.
As Recruitment Officer at Macklin Group, you will play a pivotal role in our mission to deliver exceptional care by attracting and retaining talented individuals who share our passion for making a difference in others' lives.
The successful candidate will deliver an effective, end-to-end recruitment and selection service across the group, ensuring we attract and recruit high-quality candidates who support our commitment to delivering exceptional care across all our facilities.
With previous relevant recruitment experience, they will have a proven ability to manage high-volume recruitment campaigns, engage diverse candidate pools and build strong, collaborative relationships with hiring managers, key stakeholders and candidates.
Working as part of a high-performing team, this role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces variety and demonstrates the initiative to work autonomously. As part of a forward-thinking organisation, the successful candidate will bring creativity, enthusiasm and a proactive approach to recruitment, helping to continuously improve our processes and deliver an outstanding recruitment experience.
The Macklin Group is a forward-thinking company. We are passionate about our people, and we would love you to come and join our team to help us achieve our goals and ambitions for the future.
The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, in a hybrid working model.
About The Role
Key responsibilities:
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle across the Macklin group, from advertising vacancies and sourcing candidates through to interviews, offers, and pre-employment checks, ensuring a smooth and efficient recruitment process.
- Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract high-quality candidates across a range of roles, using job boards, social media, networking and other innovative sourcing methods.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with Home Managers, department heads and other key stakeholders to understand recruitment needs, agree priorities and deliver tailored recruitment solutions.
- Provide a professional, responsive and supportive experience throughout the recruitment journey, ensuring candidates receive timely communication and clear guidance at every stage.
- Co-ordinate and oversee all aspects of sponsorship applications for potential new joiners.
- Support hiring managers in making informed, objective and effective recruitment decisions.
- Oversee pre-employment checks, including right-to-work verification, AccessNI checks, references, employment history and relevant professional registrations, ensuring recruitment files meet organisational and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor vacancies across the group, maintain an up-to-date overview of recruitment activity and provide regular updates to stakeholders on candidate pipelines, progress and outstanding actions.
- Promote the organisation as an employer of choice by highlighting its values, career opportunities, development pathways and commitment to delivering high-quality care.
- Prepare and maintain recruitment reports, tracking key performance indicators such as vacancy levels, time to hire, candidate conversion, offer acceptance and onboarding progress.
- Work collaboratively within the Recruitment Team, sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues and contributing to the achievement of group-wide recruitment objectives.
- Commitment to the company’s mission, vision and core values.
- Competent in the use of systems including Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines and use your own initiative.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Strong team-playing skills.
- Creative thinker and problem solver.
To reward the demanding work of our fantastic colleagues, we offer an excellent benefits package as follows:
- Collaborating with an award-winning team with family values.
- A wide variety of training is provided.
- Career development opportunities.
- Flexibility of shifts.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast.
- Health and well-being initiatives, including team-building initiatives.
- Free car parking*
- Incentives for employee referrals*
- T&Cs will apply.
Interviews may take place before the job advertisement closes and when suitable applications are received. If we appoint a suitable candidate, the role may close early; therefore, please submit your application promptly.
In addition, we also reserve the right to enhance the criteria at the shortlisting stage.
An Enhanced Access NI Check will be required for this post. If successful, please be aware that we do have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. As per the Access NI Code of Practice, Macklin Care Homes also has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage, and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents, along with the Access NI Code of Practice, are available upon request by contacting the HR Department.
It is Macklin Group's Policy that the existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to disclose all criminal convictions fully and accurately will lead to the withdrawal of a job offer.
Macklin Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
About The Company
Macklin Care Homes – Caring with Heart for Over 30 Years
For over 30 years, Macklin Care Homes have been dedicated to providing exceptional care. We bring decades of experience, knowledge, and expertise to every individual we support. But we are not just another care home—we are family-first. Everyone who comes through our doors—residents, staff, relatives, and suppliers—is treated as part of one big caring community.
We Proudly Operate Six Care Homes Across Northern Ireland
- Arlington, Our Lady's, and Parkmanor Oaks – Belfast
- Milesian Manor – Magherafelt
- Ratheane – Coleraine
- Leabank – Ballycastle
At Macklin Care Homes, we aim to be the preferred choice in the community—where families know their loved ones are in the best hands.
Company Culture
Make a Real Difference – Join Macklin Care Homes
Do you want to make a genuine difference in the lives of others? At Macklin Care Homes, we are always looking for passionate, caring individuals to join our team—and in return, we will help bring out the very best in you.
As part of our award-winning team, you will be valued for your contribution and supported with opportunities for career development, all within a friendly and rewarding working environment.
Our residents are at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by their stories, their experiences, and the knowledge that our care truly makes a difference in their lives.
Guided by a strong set of core values, we cultivate a culture of respect, dedication, and compassion. These values ensure that residents and their families remain at the centre of all our efforts.
We are proud of the positive, caring culture we live by every day. If you are compassionate, committed, and care with heart, we would love to hear from you. Join us, and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.
For all recruitment-related enquiries, please contact our Recruitment Team at: recruitment@macklingroup.com
Required Criteria
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Recruitment Officer or recruitment related role.
- Proven track record in a fast paced and challenging HR/Recruitment environment.
- Experience of the development and implementation of best practice and recruitment initiatives with clear business focus.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Recruitment Officer or recruitment related role.
- Experience gained within the Care and Hospitality sectors.
- Experience of international recruitment and knowledge of visa sponsorship processes.
- Working knowledge of recruitment tracking systems including See Me Hired and/or other HR Systems.
Contract Typefulltime
SalaryBased on Experience
Skills
Full-Cycle RecruitmentHigh-Volume RecruitmentCandidate SourcingRecruitment StrategyStakeholder Relationship ManagementCandidate ExperienceVisa Sponsorship CoordinationPre-Employment ChecksRight-to-Work VerificationAccessNI ChecksRecruitment ReportingMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationOrganisationProblem-SolvingTime Management
About Macklin Care Homes | Care Home Group in Northern Ireland
We are an award winning care home group with six locations across Northern Ireland. With 35 years of experience behind us, we are the first choice for those seeking care and employment in the care home sector. Join our team today: https://bit.ly/3VolsAB - Various roles available! We’re not just another Care Home, we’re a family first and foremost and we treat everyone we come into contact with as one of our very own. From staff to residents to relatives to suppliers to the postman – we’re all one big community. We are dedicated to treating people well and committed to continuous development - so you can be reassured that can put your trust in us.