HR Recruitment Assistant – Strategic Projects 65 views

459075 HR Recruitment Assistant – Strategic Projects

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday 13th May 2026

📍 Location: Southampton (This role is suitable for hybrid working)

💷 Salary: £26,607 – A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

🕘️ Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 Months with potential for extension and/ or permanency – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

🏆️ Available Positions: 1

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking a recruitment assistant. The opportunity sits within the Directorate of Corporate Services which is responsible for the effective delivery of Corporate Services to MCA. Corporate Services includes Communications, IT, Procurement, Finance, Health & Safety, Human Resources, Internal Audit and Assurance, Programme Management Office, and Property & Facilities.

As the Recruitment Assistant, you will work with all directorates of the MCA, candidates, and the Strategic Projects Recruitment team to provide effective and efficient administrative and organisational support in the delivery of the MCA’s vacancy holder led recruitment service. You will ensure that all recruitment is compliant to MCA and Department for Transport (DfT) processes and wider Civil Service Recruitment Principles.

Top Responsibilities

• Providing recruitment campaign support, including processing of new vacancy notifications, organisation of assessments including sending invites, inputting data and outcomes for managed campaigns, and obtaining ID across the relevant Directorates.
• Working with the team to ensure that all service provided across the MCA is consistent and in line with strategic goals.
• Administration of candidate onboarding and supporting on the facilitation of new starter medicals in line with MCA policy, liaising with the Occupational Health provider as required.
• Maintaining relevant data trackers and documentation to ensure quality of service.
• Preparing monthly reports from relevant sources/systems.
• Adhering to and maintaining recruitment documentation and processes in line with requirements.
• Maintaining the shared inbox, responding to queries within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA) and escalating where appropriate.
• Acting as independent member of assessment boards when required.

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment, providing support to operational business teams and delivering a high-quality service.
• Proficient administration skills and well organised, with the ability to effectively manage shifting priorities.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, OneNote and Forms, with advanced knowledge of Excel.

How to Apply

👉 Read the full description and apply here: https://bit.ly/4utz8Ku

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Wednesday 13^th May 2026