Recruitment & Retention Coordinator
Recruitment & Retention Coordinator
Location: Head Office in Northallerton, with hybrid working arrangements including home working. We also have sites across North Yorkshire including York and Harrogate. There will be an expectation to be onsite at least twice a week.
Working hours: Mon to Thurs 8.30am - 5pm and Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm
Salary: £29,109 - £31,296 based on 37 hours per week (Full time)
We are currently recruiting a Recruitment & Retention Coordinator to join our HR Team! This is a brand new role and a fantastic opportunity to work within a fast-paced in-house HR team providing services to North Yorkshire Police (NYP), North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (NYFRS) and York and North Yorkshire Office for Policing, Fire, Crime and Commissioning (OPFCC).
As a Recruitment & Retention Coordinator you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of our recruitment strategies and workforce plans. This will include attracting, engaging, recruiting and retaining top talent across NYP & NYFRS, specifically in relation to promotion boards and specialist, high potential initiatives & entry routes.
We are therefore seeking proactive and organised individuals, with drive and motivation who are passionate about delivering the best possible results.
Typical Duties will include:
· Planning and coordinating Police officer and Firefighter promotion schedules
· Coordinating high potential initiatives such as Direct Entry & Fast Track
· Supporting with various entry routes including Apprenticeship programmes, Graduation Schemes and Work Experience
· Organisation and hosting recruitment workshops, offering support and guidance to prospective applicants
· Coordinating promotional exams
· Supporting with key retention activity
We're seeking candidates with the following skills and experience:
· Excellent organisation and coordination skills with the ability to prioritise, use initiative and multitask.
· A proactive self-starter who is confident liaising with key stakeholders and applicants.
· Previous experience in recruitment and HR is essential.
· A passion for upholding an excellent team reputation and a professional and positive outlook towards work
Working for us - what we can offer you
You will be welcomed into an organisation that is committed to ensuring everyone is treated fairly and supported equally, we care about the well-being of our staff, and actively support people so they can perform to their best.
You’ll receive a competitive salary and be entitled to a Local Government pension scheme, leave entitlements and other employee benefits. Unison is the recognised Trade union and there are also a number of other Inclusion and Diversity support networks. You’ll also benefit from discounts on shopping and eating out as part of the Blue Light Card scheme.
Next steps?
If you are looking for a new and exciting challenge, then we look forward to receiving your application. For more information, please contact Kerry West Kerry.west@northyorkshire.police.uk
We value difference. We have a positive action team who are dedicated to supporting you through your application and beyond. If you feel you need any reasonable adjustments to help reach your potential, please contact our Positive Action Team positiveaction@northyorkshire.police.uk
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 21st July 2025
Interviews to be held at HQ in Northallerton on w/c 28th July 2025