Job overview

We are seeking a highly organised and customer‑focused Administrator to join our friendly and proactive Recruitment Team at East Surrey Hospital.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle in a multi‑stakeholder environment. NHS recruitment experience and familiarity with an applicant tracking system would be a strong advantage. You must be able to work accurately, independently, and as part of a busy team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and issuing employment offers and contracts.
• Obtaining and chasing employment references.
• Verifying identity, right to work, and professional qualifications.
• Processing DBS (criminal record) checks.
• Ensuring all recruitment files meet compliance and policy requirements.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon – covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.