Johanna

Recruitment Lead

Apr 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 4 mos

As Recruitment Lead, I independently manage the full 360° recruitment and onboarding lifecycle across multiple services, from vacancy creation and candidate attraction through to successful appointment, onboarding and start. My expertise includes creating and managing job advertisements on Indeed, vacancy advertising, candidate sourcing, CV and application screening, shortlisting, competency-based interviewing, candidate assessment, offer management and candidate communication throughout the recruitment journey. I coordinate the complete pre-employment and onboarding process, including right-to-work checks, DBS compliance, employment references, employment history and gap verification, training coordination, HR and payroll documentation, personnel files and start-date coordination. Alongside candidate management, I work closely with managers to understand their recruitment requirements, manage multiple vacancies and candidate pipelines, coordinate interviews, maintain recruitment trackers and records, monitor progress and ensure each stage of recruitment and onboarding is completed accurately and efficiently. My role requires strong organisation, attention to detail, professional communication and the ability to independently manage high-volume recruitment activity while maintaining a positive candidate experience and robust recruitment processes. This hands-on experience has given me a strong understanding of both sides of recruitment, from creating effective job advertisements and managing recruitment processes for employers, to understanding what helps candidates stand out during CV screening, applications and interviews.

Pastoral Support (PA to Senior Leadership Team)

Sep 2012 - Apr 2024 • 11 yrs 7 mos

Provided comprehensive PA, pastoral and administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team within a fast-paced education environment, managing a varied workload requiring a high level of accuracy, discretion and organisation. My expertise included professional minute-taking for senior and formal meetings, preparing reports and correspondence, diary and meeting coordination, document production and formatting, maintaining confidential records, data and information requests, recruitment administration and supporting key organisational processes. I regularly handled highly sensitive and confidential information, requiring excellent attention to detail, professional judgement and discretion. I also supported safeguarding and pastoral administration, including documentation and meeting coordination, while liaising professionally with senior leaders, staff, families and external agencies. This role developed my ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, meet strict deadlines and turn complex discussions and information into clear, accurate and professionally presented documentation.