Are you looking for a career where you can make a real difference in peoples day.
We are seeking a Recruitment & Assessment Officer to join the team based in Tonbridge.
Can you move people?
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What youll do This is an excellent opportunity to join the recruitment and assessment team and to play a pivotal role in the recruitment and selection of staff across the business, but with a focus on the Train Services and Engineering division.
This will include the recruitment for Train Drivers, Train Movement Apprentices and Engineers.
This is a varied role, where you will be screening candidates, running assessment centres, attending career fairs, arranging interviews and, when required, being part of interview panels as well as being responsible for all pre-employment checks and issuing contracts.
Where will I work?
This is an office based role in Tonbridge where you will have the flexibility to work remotely max 2 days a week.
Is it for me?
Are you highly organised and a confident individual who is able to work under your own initiative and to tight deadlines?Do you have the confidence to present to large groups of people and are you able to influence colleagues of all levels, including that of senior management.
Then this could be the job for you Of course, experience within recruitment would be beneficial, but this is not essential.
The experience youll need To be considered for this role we recommend you demonstrate the below in your application; Willing to become a member of the Register of the British Psychological Societys Qualifications in Test Use (RQTU).
Be able to critically evaluate behaviours and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate best practice and legislation relating to Recruitment & Assessment techniques.
Show or be willing to learn the required knowledge of Home Office guidelines for preventing illegal working.
High standard of communication, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, including managers, to explain complex information.
Must have experience of working to tight deadlines and the ability to work well under pressure with little supervision, prioritising appropriately and pro-actively.
Must be able to work independently and achieve individual goals, coupled with excellent team working skills and flexibility in approach to work.
Must have a good awareness of the broader impact of potentially sensitive information and the ability to deal with it appropriately and responsibly.
As proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Scheme, we will offer you an interview if you apply under these schemes and meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Find out more here .
Other things to know This vacancy may close early if we receive a large number of applications.
So, make sure you get yours in early.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, a right to work verification, a basic criminal record check, and a pre-employment medical assessment.
Work visa sponsorship isnt available for this role.
If you applied but werent successful in getting a similar role at Southeastern, please wait six months before applying again.
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What youll get in return Along with your salary, the rewards youll get include: a final salary pension 25 days annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays) free rail travel across our networks.
Meaning you can feel secure in your career as well as fulfilled by your work.
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A bit about Southeastern Were one of Britain's busiest train operators, serving London, Kent and parts of East Sussex.
We run over 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 500,000 passengers and serving 180 stations.
However, working on our railway is more than getting passengers from A to B.
Its about all the little moments that make a difference to their journey.
Its also about making our railway a great place to work.
With a team that represents the communities we serve.
This is a journey were fully committed to and were proud to have been named a Great Place to Work at the 2023 National Rail Awards and endorsed as a WORK180 Employer for Women.
Our ways of working are what we expect of everyone at Southeastern.
They are powerful.
Tiny moments, every day, from every one of us, add up to massive, positive change.
Improving how it feels to work here and how it feels to travel with us.
Learn more about our railway and what we achieved in 2023 .
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