Average Recruitment Administrator salary in the UK

We're looking for a highly organised and customer-focused Recruitment Administrator on a 3-month temporary basis to support our busy recruitment team in delivering high-quality staffing services to clients and candidates.About the roleYou'll play a key part in keeping recruitment operations running smoothly, handling data, supporting consultants, and ensuring a professional experience for candidates and clients.Key responsibilities* Provide administrative support across the recruitment process * Manage and update candidate, client, and vacancy data using CRM systems * Processing vacancy booking confirmations to candidates and clients* Respond to queries and deliver excellent customer service * Maintain accurate records in line with GDPR and compliance standards * Assist with reports, documentation, and general office administration What we're looking for* Strong administrative experience in a fast-paced environment * Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Word & Excel) * Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and ability to prioritise * Strong communication and customer service skills * Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Desirable* Experience in recruitment or a CRM system * Knowledge of compliance or agency worker processes

Reed is proud to announce a new prestigious client in Manchester offering a Specialist recruitment Administration contract. Our client is a workforce solutions provider supporting the energy, infrastructure, and engineering sectors. We pride ourselves on delivering compliant, efficient, and people-focused recruitment services to both clients and candidates across the UK.Role OverviewThe Administration Recruitment plays a vital role in supporting the recruitment team by ensuring smooth administrative processes, compliance, and candidate management. This position is ideal for a highly organised individual with strong attention to detail and an interest in recruitment within the energy sector.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide administrative support to recruitment consultants and managementCoordinate candidate onboarding, including: Right to Work checksCompliance documentationReferences and certificationsMaintain accurate candidate and client records within CRM/ATS systemsSupport job advertising and candidate communicationsSchedule interviews, inductions, and client meetingsPrepare contracts, offer letters, and assignment documentationLiaise with candidates, clients, and internal teams to ensure timely processesSupport payroll and timesheet administration where requiredEnsure all recruitment activities meet compliance, regulatory, and company standardsSkills & ExperienceEssential:Previous experience in an administrative or office-based roleStrong organisational and time-management skillsExcellent written and verbal communicationHigh level of accuracy and attention to detailProficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Desirable:Experience within recruitment or HR administrationKnowledge of compliance within recruitment or energy sectorsExperience using CRM or applicant tracking systemsPersonal AttributesProactive and reliableAble to manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyConfident dealing with candidates and clientsTeam-oriented with a positive attitudeComfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Reed is proud to announce a new prestigious client in Manchester offering a Specialist recruitment Administration contract. Our client is a workforce solutions provider supporting the energy, infrastructure, and engineering sectors. We pride ourselves on delivering compliant, efficient, and people-focused recruitment services to both clients and candidates across the UK.Role OverviewThe Administration Recruitment plays a vital role in supporting the recruitment team by ensuring smooth administrative processes, compliance, and candidate management. This position is ideal for a highly organised individual with strong attention to detail and an interest in recruitment within the energy sector.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide administrative support to recruitment consultants and managementCoordinate candidate onboarding, including: Right to Work checksCompliance documentationReferences and certificationsMaintain accurate candidate and client records within CRM/ATS systemsSupport job advertising and candidate communicationsSchedule interviews, inductions, and client meetingsPrepare contracts, offer letters, and assignment documentationLiaise with candidates, clients, and internal teams to ensure timely processesSupport payroll and timesheet administration where requiredEnsure all recruitment activities meet compliance, regulatory, and company standardsSkills & ExperienceEssential:Previous experience in an administrative or office-based roleStrong organisational and time-management skillsExcellent written and verbal communicationHigh level of accuracy and attention to detailProficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Desirable:Experience within recruitment or HR administrationKnowledge of compliance within recruitment or energy sectorsExperience using CRM or applicant tracking systemsPersonal AttributesProactive and reliableAble to manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyConfident dealing with candidates and clientsTeam-oriented with a positive attitudeComfortable working in a fast-paced environment