Job summary

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to the recruitment journey of new starters joining our Trust?

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Recruitment Advisor to join our supportive and welcoming Recruitment Team at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust.

Once fully trained and confident in the role, there will be the opportunity to work from home for up to two days per week. Working from home days will vary each month and will be arranged around the needs of the service to ensure we maintain sufficient cover within the Recruitment Office.

We pride ourselves on creating a positive working environment where teamwork, kindness and supporting one another are at the heart of everything we do. We are a friendly, approachable and experienced team who enjoy working together and helping each other to succeed.

Whether you already have recruitment experience or are looking to further develop your skills, you will receive a comprehensive induction programme, hands-on training and ongoing support from our Recruitment Team Supervisor and Recruitment Team Manager. We believe in investing in our people and creating opportunities for growth and development.

Main duties of the job

As a Recruitment Advisor, you will take ownership of recruitment activity for designated Divisions across the Trust and support managers throughout the recruitment process. Your responsibilities will include:

• Advertising vacancies
• Arranging and coordinating interviews
• Issuing conditional offers and contracts
• Conducting new starter ID and pre-employment check appointments
• Processing employment checks and onboarding documentation
• Providing advice and support to managers and applicants

Plus many more!

Every day is different, and you will have the opportunity to build excellent relationships with managers, candidates and colleagues across the Trust.

Details

• Date posted: 27 October 2026
• Closing date: 30 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Home or remote working
• Reference number: 253-1026-8346687-A
• Job locations: Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Road, Dudley, DY1 2HQ, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 4 x GCSE's at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent qualifications) which must include English and Maths
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent in administration, or relevant equivalent experience

Desirable

• RSA/OCR Level 2 typewriting/word processing or equivalent

Knowledge and Training

Essential

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, including Excel, Word & Outlook

Desirable

• General awareness of NHS issues
• Knowledge of NHS recruitment and selection processes

Experience

Essential

• Previous HR administration experience in a large organisation
• Experience of working to regular and tight deadlines

Desirable

• Experience of using TRAC recruitment software

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Employer details

• Employer name: The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Road, Dudley, DY1 2HQ, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/