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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our busy Recruitment Team on a 6‑month fixed‑term basis. This post would be particularly suitable as a secondment opportunity; however, applicants must ensure they have the appropriate approval from their current line manager prior to applying. Please note that this post is not eligible for sponsorship.
The postholder will support the delivery of a high‑quality, customer‑focused recruitment administration service, playing a key role in ensuring the safe and effective recruitment of staff to the organisation while promoting fair, consistent, and inclusive recruitment practices.
Applicants should be educated to SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience gained within a similar office‑based, customer‑focused environment. Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills — both written and verbal — are essential.
The successful candidate will possess well‑developed IT skills, alongside an understanding of recruitment processes and the operation of a recruitment office. A genuine interest in supporting fair and effective recruitment, combined with the ability to work accurately under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet challenging deadlines, is essential.
This post represents an excellent opportunity for personal and professional development within a fast‑paced and supportive team, offering exposure to a wide range of recruitment activity within a dynamic and ever‑evolving service.
Further enquiries can be directed to Bronwen Colquhoun - bronwen.colquhoun@nhs.scot or Mandy Harper - mandy.harper@nhs.scot.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
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As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.
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**Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**
NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
