Job Title: Resourcing Coordinator / Recruiter
Location: Taunton (Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday
Overview
My client, a long-established organisation based in Taunton, is bringing its recruitment operations back in-house and is looking for an experienced Resourcing Coordinator / Recruiter to join their expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping a new internal resourcing model, supporting high-volume and varied recruitment across the care sector.
Role Purpose
As part of a team of four, you will manage incoming applications for a wide range of care roles, carrying out pre-screening, shortlisting and coordinating the candidate journey. Once suitable applicants are identified, you will liaise with hiring managers, schedule interviews, oversee the interview process through to offer, and arrange onboarding and training bookings.
Key Responsibilities
*Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for roles across the care sector.
*Review CVs, complete telephone pre-screening, and assess candidates against role criteria.
*Build effective working relationships with hiring managers to understand staffing needs.
*Arrange and coordinate interviews, providing support and guidance throughout the selection process.
*Maintain accurate recruitment and candidate records within internal systems.
*Contribute to continuous improvement as the recruitment function transitions in-house.
*Represent and promote the organisation’s employer brand, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
*Support with safer recruitment processes, including right-to-work checks, references, and DBS documentation.
About You
*Previous experience in recruitment or resourcing, within a people-focused environment.
*Comfortable managing multiple vacancies simultaneously in a fast-paced setting.
*Strong communication and candidate engagement skills.
*Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
*Able to build strong working relationships with managers and colleagues.
*Proactive, adaptable, and confident working within a developing in-house recruitment model.
What’s on Offer
*Full-time, permanent position.
*37-hour working week, Monday to Friday.
*Hybrid working pattern: 3 days in the Taunton office, 2 days from home.
*The chance to help shape a new internal resourcing function.
*Supportive, collaborative team environment.