Recruitment Administrator
Lift Schools, London, W12 7TF14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
26 March 2026 at 10:31am
Date listed
12 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £11449.60 - £11810.80 per annum
Recruitment Administrator job summary
Salary: £28,624 - £29,572 (full-time equivalent), £11,449.60 to £11,810.80 (pro-rata), + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Part-time, 14.8 hours per week (2 days)
Contract: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Support recruitment at the heart of Lift Schools
We're looking for a Recruitment Administrator to join our central talent team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a meaningful role in helping us attract and appoint talented colleagues who transform children's lives every day.
You will support recruitment activity across our network of 58 schools and central teams, helping ensure every vacancy is promoted effectively and every candidate experiences a professional and welcoming journey.
Working closely with the Associate Talent Resource Partner, Head of Resourcing, Talent Resourcing Partners and the HR and Recruitment Coordinator, you will help keep our recruitment processes organised, efficient and responsive.
Your base will be EdCity in White City, a vibrant education campus just a short walk from White City and Wood Lane stations. The role follows a hybrid pattern, typically three days in the office across the team during term time, with greater flexibility outside term time.
What you'll be doing
You will play an important role in keeping recruitment activity organised and moving at pace across the trust.
* Acting as a first point of contact for recruitment queries from schools and candidates.
* Assisting with recruitment events and talent attraction initiatives.
* Post and update job adverts across platforms.
* Support candidate communication, from initial queries through to onboarding.
* Assist with interview scheduling and preparation of interview packs.
* Keeping recruitment systems, trackers and documents accurate and up to date.
* Providing dependable administrative support across the recruitment team.
What we're looking for
* Experience in an administrative or customer-facing role
* Strong organisation and attention to detail
* The ability to manage several tasks at once in a busy environment
* Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
* Confidence using digital systems and IT tools
* The ability to build positive working relationships
* A strong sense of confidentiality and professionalism
Experience or interest in recruitment, resourcing or HR would be helpful, though not essential.
Why join Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is a national network of 58 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across England.
Our mission is simple and ambitious: an excellent education in every classroom, every day.
We believe every colleague plays a vital role in helping children succeed. In return, we offer:
* A supportive and collaborative central team
* Opportunities to learn and develop within recruitment and talent
* A modern working environment at EdCity in White City
* Remote working outside of term-time
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Wellbeing cash plan and additional Lift Schools benefits
If you want to find out more, please contact us.
Applications will be reviewed on receipt, and early applications are encouraged.
Closing Date: Friday 27th March 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Lift Schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Website
- Lift Schools website
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
Our mission:
1.We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
2.With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
3.We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.
Every adult in a school has the power to transform lives, and that’s why talented people are essential to us. Our ambition to give every pupil the best start in life relies on our dedicated teachers, teaching assistants, senior leaders, and admin teams. We attract dynamic individuals and provide the space to reimagine what’s possible.
That’s why your career is as important to us as it is to you. We want you to develop, we want you to grow, and we want you to feel valued.
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