Candidate Engagement Coordinator

London Source: WhatJobs

£25,000–£38,000

This range is provided by GradBay. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

About Us

Our client is on a mission to support students in navigating their career journey—empowering them to make informed choices and connect with meaningful opportunities. Through partnerships with universities, employers, and schools, we provide technology, tools, and insights that open doors for the next generation of talent.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a detail-driven and motivated Coordinator to join their Early Careers delivery team, working with one of their top-tier clients in the media and technology space. You’ll be at the heart of graduate and intern recruitment campaigns, with a particular focus on roles in technology, cybersecurity, and software development.

This is a fixed-term opportunity ideal for someone eager to develop their career in recruitment and programme delivery. You’ll be part of a high-impact team helping shape future talent pipelines and delivering exceptional candidate experiences.

Key Focus Areas

You’ll play a crucial part in the candidate journey, from initial contact to onboarding and beyond. Working closely with Talent Partners, your key responsibilities will include:

Organising and running selection days, including logistics, communications, and scheduling
Monitoring application inboxes and responding to queries in line with agreed service standards
Providing constructive post-assessment feedback and maintaining accurate candidate records
Supporting engagement initiatives to keep candidates excited and informed throughout the process
Ensuring all compliance and eligibility checks (including visa documentation) are carried out accurately and efficiently
Issuing contracts and assisting with onboarding workflows
Collaborating with colleagues to streamline processes and improve the candidate experience
Supporting wider team initiatives and knowledge-sharing projects across the company

What You’ll Bring

Strong organisational skills and a high attention to detail
Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal
Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines
A positive, proactive mindset with a focus on delivering excellent service
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Self-motivated and collaborative team player
Willingness to share ideas and contribute to continuous improvement

Additional Info

Full-time, fixed-term contract (covering parental leave)
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Hybrid working with regular in-person collaboration at our client’s campus
3-month probationary period
Casual dress environment
Starting annual leave of 25 days (increasing with service), plus your birthday off
Enhanced parental leave policies
Life assurance
Access to wellbeing and mental health support services
Regular company-wide briefings, socials, and team-building activities

This is an excellent stepping stone for someone interested in progressing into a Talent Partner or recruitment advisory role. You’ll gain broad exposure to candidate engagement, onboarding logistics, and early careers programme management in a high-performing team.

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