Alpadia Language Schools develops language skills through summer courses in English, French and German for juniors across Europe. Alpadia enjoys a premium reputation being part of the Kaplan International Languages group. All our schools are in exclusive locations and provide a fantastic setting to thrive. 
 
Established in 1996 and ever-growing, Alpadia’s mission is to encourage language development through immersion, broaden students’ horizons and inspire their futures. By joining Alpadia for Summer 2024, you will be a part of our growing, diverse, and vibrant team welcoming international students from around the world. 

We also aim to provide a developing and enriching experience for our employees and to help you develop personally and professionally. 

The aim of the Recruitment Assistant position is to help drive the recruitment, selection and onboarding of Alpadia's UK seasonal staff. 

It is an exciting, demanding and rewarding position. The position holder will directly affect the quality of the Alpadia Language Camps in the UK through their own performance and decisions.  

Recruitment

• Post and update job adverts across various recruitment systems and channels 
• Attend recruitment fairs and distribute recruitment flyers different locations (universities, colleges, etc.) 
• Assist with the application pipeline 
• Screen applications 
• Correspond with shortlisted applicants 
• Schedule interviews 
• Promote positions to, and liaise with, former position holders 

Selection 

• Undertake applicant interviews 
• Complete assessments of applicants 
• Select successful applicants 
• Create offers for successful applicants 

Onboarding 

• Complete Hiring Confirmations 
• Update the Single Central Register as required 
• Process DBS Applications 
• Undertake ID and right to work checks 
• Assign Training 
• Administer Reference Checks 
• Chase outstanding information 

Miscellaneous 

Provide information and support for successful applicants pre/post arrival 

Complete HR Audits 

Assist with payroll  

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with potential employees and build positive relationships
• Ability to understand and use key ICT packages relevant to the role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective decision-making skills
• Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to work independently and to deadlines
• Experience, knowledge or ability to articulate (‘sell’) the benefits and overall ‘Employer Value Proposition’ of the organisation to candidates

Desirable

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• CIPD Qualifications
• Previous recruitment experience, ideally in a high volume, seasonal organisation
• Experience of working in a language camp, school or similar environment

Salary £23,000 pro rata per annum

Immediate start until 16th of August 2024;

Unfortunately we can only reply to shortlisted applicants. 

You must have the right to work in the UK. 

This position has a peak seasonal work demand in the lead up to summer and during the operational period.