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Job summary

Main area
Recruitment & Human Resources
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 21 hours per week
Job ref
050-AC426-0826
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ysbyty Gwynedd
Town
Bangor
Salary
£26,813 - £27,890 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/09/2026 23:59

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Recruitment Assistant

Band 3

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.

 

Job overview

Permanent Position | Ysbyty Gwynedd

Ever wondered what a career in Recruitment or HR might be like?

This is an exciting opportunity to join our People Services team as a Band 3 Administrator, based at Ysbyty Gwynedd, providing essential support to both our Recruitment and HR teams.

As a key member of the team, you will be at the heart of our People Services function, acting as a first point of contact for employees, managers, candidates and members of the public. This role offers valuable exposure to both Recruitment and HR, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop a career within these professional areas.

No two days are the same. Working in a busy and fast-paced environment, you'll provide a range of administrative support services that help ensure the smooth delivery of Recruitment and HR processes across the organisation.

You will be part of a supportive, friendly and engaged team that values collaboration, learning and excellent customer service. Our work brings us into contact with a wide variety of people and situations every day, and we take pride in delivering a professional and responsive service to our customers.

Main duties of the job

  • Providing administrative support to Recruitment and HR teams.
  • Acting as a first point of contact for enquiries via telephone, email and in person.
  • Maintaining accurate employee and recruitment records.
  • Supporting recruitment processes and onboarding activities.
  • Assisting with correspondence, meetings and documentation.
  • Managing and prioritising workloads to meet deadlines.
  • Delivering excellent customer service.

We're looking for an organised and motivated individual who enjoys working with people and providing high-quality administrative support.

You will have:

  • Previous administrative experience in a busy office environment.
  • Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
  • Confidence in handling enquiries by phone, email and face-to-face.
  • A positive and customer-focused approach.
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

 

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NVQ 3 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ 2 in administration or Customer Service
  • ECDL

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in an administrative role
  • Experience of working with Microsoft Office Word; Excel
  • Experience of working in a changing, fast-paced environment
  • Ability to prioritise and organise workload and meet deadlines
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills so as to be able to deal with callers over the phone and in person in a professional and courteous manner
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of NHS systems e.g. ESR / NHS /Intrepid
  • Previous experience of working within NHS
  • Recruitment experience preferably within a Human Resources of Medical Workforce environment

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service
  • Ability to work independently without direct supervision
  • Be accurate and with an attention to detail
  • Excellent organisation skills
  • Able to convey written and verbal messages in a accurate and timely manner
  • Ability to work with and develop effective partnerships with all key stakeholders.
  • Standard keyboard skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Helen O'Neill
Job title
Senior Recruitment Officer
Email address
Helen.O'[email protected]
Telephone number
03000851385
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