Candidate Support Coordinator

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As a Candidate Support Coordinator, you’ll be the vital link between regional recruiters and candidates, guiding individuals through each stage of the recruitment process with empathy, clarity and purpose.

• Full-time, fixed-term contract until 31st March 2027 (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)

What you’ll be doing

• support candidates throughout their British Army recruitment journey with empathy and clarity

• keep candidate records up to date with clear and accurate notes in the internal system

• take ownership of your performance targets and strive to exceed expectations

• suggest improvements to enhance candidate experience and internal processes

• collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders

• provide timely support to regional recruiters to ensure a smooth recruitment process

What we’re looking for

Essential Skills

• confident communicator with the ability to build rapport quickly

• strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively

• confident using digital systems and updating records accurately

• proactive mindset with a focus on delivering excellent candidate experience

Desirable Skills

• understanding of the British Army recruitment process

• familiarity with CRM or applicant tracking systems

• ability to suggest and implement process improvements

About Capita & Recruiting Partnering Project (RPP)

Capita is an outsourcer, helping clients across the public and private sectors run complex business processes more efficiently, creating better consumer experiences.

At Capita Recruiting Partnering Project, we’re transforming the British Army’s recruitment service. Our team are constantly improving the entire recruitment and selection process for both the Regular Army and the Reserves. Our mission is to make joining the Army a less daunting and more transparent experience. Join us and discover better ways to inspire people to become part of the Army.

Please visit the below link for further information.

Recruitment Partnership Project | Capita

What’s in it for you?

• A basic salary of £25,905

• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave

• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice

• A discretionary annual bonus / car allowance or company car – if applicable

• Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more

• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology

• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

• Free on-site parking - making your commute easier and more convenient.

Unlock Your Potential with Capita

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We’re committed to your growth — offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.

Join us and discover a career with purpose. #CareersWithPurpose

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What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Equal Opportunities

At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email [email protected] or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you to discuss. 

For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.

If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - [email protected]

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