Are you passionate about people and ready to play a vital role in shaping our growing team? We’re looking for someone who is looking at getting in to recruitment having spent previous time in early years gives you that ideal knowledge to become an Internal Recruiter at Hopscotch Day Nurseries. This role is a Maternity Cover starting November 2026.
🧩 What You’ll Be Doing
Supporting all recruitment activities in line with business needs and growth
Supporting the full recruitment cycle—from job posting to onboarding and pre-employment checks
Attending careers fairs and recruitment events to attract top talent
Supporting Nursery Managers with interviews and recruitment processes
Ensuring compliance with Safer Recruitment policies
Maintaining and updating our recruitment page and job adverts online
Conducting competitor analysis on salary bandings and benefits
📋 Key Responsibilities
Advertise vacancies via Indeed, HDN Website, and Facebook
Screen CVs using HR-supplied criteria and conduct initial telephone vetting
Use Team Tailor for communication and onboarding coordination
Propose and implement new recruitment initiatives
👤 Who We’re Looking For
Essential:
Safer Recruitment training completed
DBS registered with the Update Service
Strong administrative and IT skills
Experience in a fast-paced, customer-facing role
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Trustworthy, reliable, and able to build strong relationships
Outstanding customer service and ability to work under pressure
Experience in a childcare setting (nursery, after-school club, school)
Desirable:
-Understanding of safeguarding and the role of a DSL
💬 Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a growing organisation that values its people. You’ll be at the heart of our recruitment strategy, helping us find the passionate professionals who shape the future of childcare.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and help us build the team that builds brighter futures.
-Full Time-Monday-Friday, 40hrs a week
Location - Hopscotch Head Office, Fielder Driver Fareham (This role is office based NOT remote working)
-Starting Rate- £26,603.20
Closing Date: Wednesday 7th October
