Junior / Office Administrator

Welcome to Fish Hook Careers

We are an independent in-house recruitment consultancy based in Oakington, specialising in delivering tailored talent solutions across Sales & Marketing, Events & Exhibitions, FMCG, Digital Technology, Creative, HR and Business Support.

With more than 24 years of experience, we pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with our clients by immersing ourselves in their business and understanding their culture. As In-House Talent Acquisition Managers, we bring together clients and candidates who deliver talent, innovation, and initiative.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Junior Office Administrator to join our busy recruitment team in Oakington.

This is a hands-on, varied role offering responsibility, variety, and the chance to grow your career in recruitment, HR, and talent acquisition. You'll work closely with our Consultants to identify, engage, and assess top talent across multiple industries, ensuring candidates have a great experience and our clients get the best matches.

Key Responsibilities

Office & HR Administration

• Support our Managing Consultant with account management for key in-house clients
• Liaise with HR teams, organising interviews and managing communications with clients and
• candidates
• Daily inbox management to ensure all applications are reviewed and responded
• Provide clerical and administrative support across HR functions and projects

Recruitment & Resourcing

• Proactively source candidates via LinkedIn, job boards, social media, referrals, and networking
• Conduct structured phone, video, and written screenings (training provided) to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit
• Prepare pre-screened, high-quality shortlists for HR teams and Consultants
• Write and post compelling job adverts to attract the right talent
• Research the market to identify talent trends and new sourcing opportunities
• Coordinate interviews and provide timely feedback to candidates and hiring managers

About You

You thrive on variety, enjoy connecting with people, and approach every task proactively. You will be:

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, or have relevant experience
• Minimum 1-2 years office administration experience
• Previous experience in recruitment resourcing, talent acquisition, or candidate screening (agency or in-house) - advantageous but not essential
• Confident and professional on the phone - customer service at the heart of everything you do!
• Highly motivated, able to work on your own initiative, and a strong team player
• Organised, able to multitask across multiple roles and sectors
• Confident communicator with excellent relationship-building skills
• Able to thrive in a fast-moving environment
• IT-literate, including email and Microsoft Office
• Able to make a great cup of tea!

Desirable skills:

• Experience using ATS/CRM systems, LinkedIn Recruiter/job boards (training will be provided)
• Knowledge of Boolean search techniques and candidate sourcing strategies (training will be provided)

Why Join Fish Hook Careers?

At Fish Hook Careers, you'll gain hands-on recruitment experience in a supportive, collaborative environment. You'll contribute to real recruitment campaigns, work across diverse industries, and see the tangible impact of your work every day.

We are a small, friendly consultancy that values initiative, creativity, and quality. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your recruitment skills and help candidates take the next step in their careers.