Recruitment and ESR Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
- Posted
- 12/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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“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.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role is for a Recruitment & ESR Assistant within the People & OD team at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. You will provide administrative support for recruitment campaigns, new starter processes, and employee record maintenance. The position involves responding to queries, updating records, and preparing employment documents. It's an opportunity for individuals looking to start a career in HR or People services, with training provided.
Key responsibilities
- Support recruitment campaigns and help candidates through the recruitment process.
- Prepare employment documents and process information for new starters.
- Update and maintain accurate employee records.
- Respond to telephone and email enquiries from staff and managers.
- Produce routine reports and carry out data quality checks.
Essential criteria
- Min of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English or equivalent
- ECDL or IT qualification or equivalent
- NVQ level 3 in Admin, Customer Service or equivalent
- Customer focused service
- Experience of Microsoft Office packages
- Experience of a busy office environment
Desirable criteria
- Experience of ESR
- Experience of NHS
- Registration Authority experience
- Experience of TRAC
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Recruitment and ESR Assistant
The closing date is 31 August 2026
Job summary
Looking for your first step into a career in HR, recruitment or People services?
We're looking for a Recruitment & ESR Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Recruitment & ESR Team at Gateshead Health.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys helping people, staying organised and working as part of a busy team. You don't need previous experience in recruitment, HR or ESR systems--we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.
In this role, you'll help people start their journey with Gateshead Health. From supporting recruitment campaigns and helping new colleagues join the Trust, to maintaining employee records and answering queries, you'll play an important part in ensuring our staff have a positive experience from day one.
Whether you're looking for your first office-based role, a career change, or a stepping stone into People & OD, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Main duties of the job
As part of our Recruitment & ESR Team, you'll provide administrative support that helps keep essential people processes running smoothly across the Trust.
A typical day might include:
- Supporting recruitment campaigns and helping candidates through the recruitment process, promoting Gateshead Health as a gr
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