Recruitment Coordinator

Job description

About the role

At Imperial College London, we're driven by a mission to achieve enduring excellence in research and education across science, engineering, medicine, and business-for the benefit of society. Our Recruitment Team plays a vital role in making this possible by attracting exceptional talent from all backgrounds.

We're looking for a Recruitment Coordinator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about delivering outstanding service, and wants to grow their career in a world-class institution.

What you would be doing

As a key member of our recruitment team, you'll be the engine behind a smooth and efficient hiring process. You'll support hiring managers and candidates alike, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing recruitment processes through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Reviewing and refining job adverts to attract top talent
• Coordinating interviews and liaising with candidates and hiring managers
• Conducting pre-employment checks and issuing contracts
• Responding to queries with professionalism and care
• Ensuring data accuracy and compliance with GDPR
• Representing Imperial's employer brand with pride
• Supporting senior academic recruitment and promotions processes

What we are looking for

To be successful you need:

• Experience in a recruitment or HR support role
• A strong customer service mindset
• Familiarity with ATS platforms (TalentLink experience is a plus)
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
• Confidence in learning new systems and processes quickly
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience in higher education is a bonus-but not essential

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

Further information

This is a full-time, fixed-term role until 31 July 2027

If appointed we work on a Hybrid basis with Monday and Wednesday being our primary anchor days.

Interview will take place in person Monday 5th October 2026

We reserve the right to close the advert before the stated closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.