Advertised from 6 May 2025

Role

Are you looking for a rewarding role and to be part of a dynamic team - then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Autism Initiatives works positively alongside autistic people, their families and carers to provide specialist services tailored to each individual.

We are looking for a personable, confident, team player to provide administrative support to the Recruitment Officer based at our Head Office in Edinburgh. As a Recruitment Assistant, you will be integral in the recruitment and employment of potential candidates.

The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail, possess strong communication skills (written and verbal), and be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of all Microsoft applications. 

Key duties will include:

• Liaise with potential applicants throughout Scotland about employment opportunities 
• Assist the Recruitment Officer with the administration of the recruitment processes including advertising, application packs, producing offer letters and pre-employment checks.
• Manage and action the recruitment inbox on a daily basis
• Schedule interviews with candidates and provide managers with relevant materials, candidate documentation, including set up & clear up of meeting rooms
• Assist with the analysis of recruitment information to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the recruitment processes. 
• Maintain recruitment trackers  
• Ensuring that candidates remain engaged and committed throughout the pre-employment checks
• Assist with recruitment queries and provide general administrative support
• Maintain confidential personal records for all staff in line with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
• Liaise closely with HR, Payroll and Marketing departments at the Head Office in Liverpool 

Benefits:

• 31 days Annual Leave, including Bank holidays pro rata
• Your birthday off every year, to treat yourself!
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Medicash Healthcare Plan
• Eligibility to become a Blue Light Card Member for online & high street discounts

Application notes

If you are interested in joining our team, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Full details and how to apply can be found on our website:

https://autisminitiativesjobs.org/jobs/recruitment-assistant-edinburgh-503/

If you require any support with the application process, or you wish to request an application form to be sent to you, please contact Joanna Dickinson, Recruitment Officer on 0131 551 7260. 

The Closing Date for completed applications is Sunday 25 May 2025.

Interviews will be held in person on Tuesday 3rd June 2025 at our Head Office Scotland.  

Please note we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.

Registered Charity No. SC040905

www.autisminitiatives.org