Candidate Resourcer

Opus Teach, Ipswich

Candidate Resourcer

£25000

Opus Teach, Ipswich

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 20 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: e394a589c47749dd80e5b386bfc00368

Full Job Description

The Candidate Resourcer plays a key role in sourcing, supporting, and onboarding candidates for temporary and supply teaching positions. This role involves a balance of engaging candidates over the phone, handling compliance checks, and managing candidate information in our database, ensuring every candidate has a smooth and positive journey from initial conversations to their first confirmed temporary placement., Candidate Sourcing & Support

  • Actively identify and engage with candidates suitable for temporary/supply teaching roles. Utilising online job boards and organising online registrations
  • Conduct pre-screening calls to assess suitability, ensuring candidates are well-prepared for the onboarding process
  • Maintain regular communication with candidates to manage expectations and provide updates on the recruitment process.
  • Onboarding & Compliance
  • Ensure all compliance checks are completed (DBS checks, right-to-work verification, qualifications, and references) before placing candidates in schools.
  • Work with the team to guarantee adherence to safeguarding standards.
  • Manage the efficient registration of new candidates in line with organisational policies and recruitment regulations.
  • Database & Administration
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records, ensuring all interactions and compliance documents are logged in the system. Data entry and good attention to detail will be very key in this role.
  • Formatting candidate documents as needed and ensure candidate profiles/single central records (SCR) are complete before submission to schools.
  • Keep the recruitment team informed about candidate availability and placement progress.
  • Candidate Journey & Experience
  • Focus on delivering an excellent candidate journey by providing clear communication and ensuring all stages of the process are well managed.
  • Act as a point of contact for candidates, offering support and guidance as they transition into supply teaching roles.
  • Collaboration & Communication
  • Work closely with recruitment consultants and account managers to ensure a smooth candidate placement process.
  • Contribute to writing job adverts and using various advertising platforms, including social media, to attract candidates.
  • Support the wider recruitment team in achieving business targets and key performance indicators (KPIs).

    Strong communication skills, particularly over the phone, with experience in recruitment or a similar role. We're looking a real people person who's not afraid of picking up the phone
  • A passion for delivering exceptional customer service to candidates / customers
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail, especially in managing databases and administrative tasks. Email communication and internal database notes will be essential in this role.
  • Experience in education recruitment or a similar sector is preferred but not essential.
  • Personal Attributes
  • A positive, people-focused approach with a commitment to delivering a high standard of service to candidates and clients.
  • Able to work under pressure, reprioritise tasks as needed, and meet deadlines.
  • A team player who works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for the business.