Business Development and Recruitment Coordinator - Ipswich

Job description

It’s an exciting time to join Bluebird Care (Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds)! 

We are passionate about providing excellent care to our customers and due to our fantastic reputation and the service we provide, we are looking to grow! To enable us to do this we are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Business Development & Recruitment Coordinator.

Key Duties Include:

• The development and implementation of marketing strategies
• To promote the growth and development of the business and achieve key performance targets within budget
• The delivery of recruitment requirements, including creating and promoting job vacancies across numerous platforms
• Being responsible for coordinating and leading applicant interviews and job offers
• Ensuring robust recruitment checks are carried out in line with company policies and procedures
• To organise and participate in the Induction training of new employees
• To provide ongoing support to new recruits
• Organising and attending events, such as recruitment days, open days, and other community events
• Keeping all social media sites up to date with relevant content, to promote both customers and employee awareness and engagement
• Participating in the out of hours on call rota and providing emergency care cover

Key Requirements:

• Previous knowledge and experience of working within homecare
• Previous experience of creating, managing, and implementing marketing strategies
• Excellent communications skills with the ability to communicate at all levels in a positive and engaging way
• The ability to think creatively, but practically – creative problem-solving skills
• To have a hands-on practical approach, with the ability to carry out operational and administrative tasks quickly and accurately
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload
• Excellent IT skills, and knowledge of Microsoft programs
• Confident in the use of social media flat forms including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
• A driving licence and own car

What we offer:

• The opportunity to be part of a highly motivated, successful, and close-knit team
• Ongoing support, development, and training opportunities
• A competitive salary
• Bonus opportunities for meeting set targets
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)