Open to part-time and full-time applicants


About the role
We’re looking for an organised, proactive and people-focused Recruitment Administrator to join our People & Development team on an interim basis. In this key role, you’ll support the full recruitment lifecycle and help us provide an excellent experience for candidates, hiring managers and colleagues across the business.
You’ll act as the first point of contact for recruitment enquiries, managing our recruitment inbox, coordinating interviews, preparing documentation and keeping processes running smoothly. From advertising roles to coordinating onboarding, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring efficient and professional recruitment operations that reflect our culture and values.
You’ll work closely with P&D Consultants and our Learning & Development team to support everything from interview logistics to new starter induction arrangements. You’ll also be responsible for maintaining accurate employee records, producing routine recruitment data, and ensuring compliance with GDPR, information governance and other internal policies.
If you enjoy a varied role, thrive on organisation and take pride in delivering great service, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact.


About you
You’ll bring strong administrative experience, ideally with exposure to recruitment or HR environments. You’re someone who stays calm under pressure, manages multiple priorities confidently and communicates with professionalism and warmth.


Essential skills & experience
*Previous experience in an administrative role, with proven discretion and confidentiality.
*Strong organisational and planning skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
*Experience coordinating schedules or events with multiple participants.
*Ability to build positive working relationships at all levels.
*A proactive, self-starting approach with the flexibility to adapt to changing deadlines.
*The ability to recognise when to escalate issues appropriately.
*A strong customer-service mindset.
*Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)


Desirable experience
*Previous HR or recruitment administration experience.
*Experience supporting recruitment activities or working with candidate management processes.


What’s in it for you?
You’ll be a key team player in one of the largest water retailers in the UK, with lots of benefits and the chance to grow your career.
*Starting salary of £25,887, increasing to £26,500 once training and probation are complete (usually within 6 months).
*Working hours Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and no evenings or weekends, so a great work life balance.
*10% annual bonus potential
*Attractive pension plan
*31 days annual leave and six bank holidays.
*Subsidised restaurant, coffee shop and free gym membership
*Employee discounts




Why we’re the right fit
We’re passionate about providing a great place to work, where our colleagues feel trusted, valued, supported and empowered, whatever their background or role. And we’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace that welcomes and promotes diversity and provides equal opportunities for everyone. In everything we do, we’re driven to make a positive difference, and always strive to do the right thing by our customers, our people, our local communities and the environment. Life at Business Stream is fast-paced and exciting, where no two days are the same.


Who we are
Business Stream is one of the largest water retailers in the UK and a trusted service provider to over 300,000 business customers. With over 17 years’ experience of operating in a competitive water market – longer than any other retailer – we’re the chosen service provider for businesses and organisations ranging from small corner shops to large industrial estates.
Headquartered in Edinburgh and employing around 300 people, we provide a range of services including metering and billing, water efficiency support and, water and waste water management solutions.


How to make this job all yours
We’re looking to welcome exceptional people into our fantastic team so if you think this job is for you, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please click the ’Apply’ button at the bottom of this page, and send us a copy of your CV. The closing date for applications is Friday 20 March at 5pm.


A Disability Confident Committed employer
If you consider yourself to have a disability, we encourage you to disclose this as part of your application. By knowing this about you, we can provide the necessary support you might require and use your unique talents effectively too.