Part Time (Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday) - Office Based in Dartford
Merritt Recruitment is seeking an experienced and proactive Recruitment Administrator to support our consultants across the business. This role is central to keeping our recruitment processes running smoothly and delivering an excellent experience to both clients and candidates. You will be highly organised, confident communicating on the phone, and comfortable working with databases, research, and interview coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Managing and maintaining candidate databases, ensuring data accuracy and GDPR compliance
Conducting market, client and candidate research to support recruitment projects
Speaking with candidates by phone to gather information and support the recruitment process
Coordinating and scheduling interviews between candidates and clients
Supporting consultants with administrative tasks across multiple vacancies
Assisting with CV formatting, job adverts, and candidate communications
General office administration to support a small, collaborative team
Skills & Experience
Proven experience in database management (recruitment, CRM or similar systems)
Previous administrative experience, ideally within a recruitment or HR function
Strong research skills and attention to detail
Confident and professional communicator, comfortable speaking on the phone
Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple tasks
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Recruitment or HR professional background desirable, but not essential
What We Offer
Part time work at our offices in Dartford (Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday)
Friendly, supportive team environment
A welcoming Dartford office — including our much-loved office dog
Opportunity to work within science-led industries including chemicals, polymers and coatings
A role with genuine variety and scope to grow