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Recruitment Support Assistant - Education Sector
Recruitment Support Assistant - Education SectorRemote Recruitment • WorkFromHome, Western Cape, South Africa
Recruitment Support Assistant - Education Sector

Recruitment Support Assistant - Education Sector

Remote Recruitment • WorkFromHome, Western Cape, South Africa
11 days ago
Job description

Recruitment Support Assistant – Education Sector

Join a dynamic and fast‑paced UK‑based recruitment team as a Recruitment Support Assistant, working closely with a senior recruiter to streamline operations and increase productivity. This role is ideal for a proactive individual with strong organisational skills, a background in VA / PA work, and a solid understanding of the UK education market.

Key Responsibilities

  • Post job advertisements using varied formats and creative styles
  • Use a candidate database to identify and engage suitable talent
  • Manage and triage a shared application inbox, proactively following up with candidates
  • Conduct regular check‑in and follow‑up with candidates
  • Schedule and join Zoom calls with the recruiter and candidates
  • Support in building and executing marketing campaigns across different channels
  • Communicate with a second recruitment arm focusing on teacher roles
  • Write engaging replies and tag relevant team members as needed on internal platforms
  • Ensure efficient communication and collaboration within a 9‑person team
  • Anticipate and resolve issues with a common‑sense, solution‑first approach
  • Demonstrate initiative and confidence
  • Bring a hardworking, “say‑it‑once” mindset to every task

Qualifications & Experience

  • 2+ years of experience in a VA, PA, or administrative support role
  • Strong command of written and spoken English
  • Familiarity with the UK education or recruitment sector is highly advantageous
  • Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment
  • Solid understanding of candidate engagement, inbox management, and digital tools
  • Experience with Zoom, databases, and campaign tools is a plus
  • High attention to detail, excellent time management, and strong interpersonal skills
  • Own laptop / computer and access to reliable, high‑speed internet
  • Additional Information

  • Seniority level : Associate
  • Employment type : Full‑time
  • Job function : Administrative
  • Industries : Staffing and Recruiting, Education
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