Candidate Coordinator

November 29, 2024

At CVS, our purpose is to provide the best possible care to animals.

Our vision to be the veterinary company people most want to work for.

We aim to attract, develop and retain the best people and to be the veterinary company people most want to work for. We want to be a great place to work and have a career. We empower all our colleagues to make the right clinical decisions for our patients. And we are significantly investing in facilities, equipment and industry-leading continued professional development to support our teams.

What we're looking for:

You will be passionate about people and strive for customer service excellence. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team-oriented environment, building strong relationships with colleagues and candidates. If you're passionate about working with people, resolving challenges through collaboration, and contributing to a supportive team culture, we'd love to hear from you!

What you'll do:

Ensuring that our Practices are fully resourced and that they have the Locum cover they need is critical to our business.

As a Candidate Coordinator, you will be responsible for helping Hiring Managers with queries, making sure that upcoming shifts are booked through our Locum management system, maintaining the recruitment/staffing database and ensuring that we are 100% compliant in our compliance administration.

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You'll also maintain accurate and up to date records and will be efficient in using our recruitment technology and tools. Using our Locum management system and social media frequently to market our brand and to connect with people outside of our organisation.

A positive candidate and Hiring Manager experience is important, and you'll use your great customer service skills to ensure this.

Skills and experience you'll need:

Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
A passion for people.
The ability to work on your own initiative and to multiple and changing deadlines.
The ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across all mediums.

What You'll Get:

As a Candidate Coordinator, you'll contribute towards the organisation's commitment to provide the best possible care to animals.

We'll reward you with a benefits package that includes wellbeing resources, a fully remote option working lifestyle, a flexible benefits package, plus 6.6 weeks holiday, enhanced parental leave & discounts on veterinary treatments and products

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to

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