Recruitment Administrator (Part-Time, 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Job Title: Recruitment Administrator (Part-Time, Fixed-Term Contract) Location: Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire (Hybrid) About Smedley Group: At Smedley Group, we operate at pace. As a fast-growing group of ambitious brands, we combine commercial focus with high standards, ownership, and a clear drive for performance. Our environment is dynamic, hands-on, and built for people who are hungry to grow, take responsibility, and help shape a business that's still being written. We're looking for individuals who are motivated by progress, comfortable in a fast-moving, evolving environment, and ready to play a meaningful role in a group that values initiative, teamwork, and continuous improvement. If you're someone who wants visibility, momentum, and the opportunity to accelerate your career as the business scales, Smedley Group offers the platform to do exactly that. Role Summary: We are looking for an organised and proactive Recruitment Administrator to join our People team on a part-time fixed-term contract (15 hours per week) to provide maternity cover . Hours: 15 hours per week. We can be flexible on how these hours are worked across the week, although some availability during normal business hours will be required to coordinate interviews and communicate with candidates. This role is responsible for supporting the day-to-day administration of our recruitment process, ensuring candidates receive a professional experience while enabling hiring managers to recruit efficiently. Working closely with the Recruitment & Retention Lead and hiring managers across the business, you'll coordinate recruitment activity from advert publication through to offer stage, maintaining accurate records and helping ensure a smooth and efficient hiring process. The role is expected to last approximately 6–8 months , although the exact duration will depend on the return of the substantive postholder. Key Responsibilities: Publish approved vacancies on our Applicant Tracking System (Recruitee). Re