Early in Careers Recruitment Administrator (12 Month FTC - Maternity Cover)

Working hours: 35 hours, Mon-Friday. This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis. 

Salary: £24,000 – £29,000

Location: Swindon or London, with hybrid working

Closing date for applications: 30/09/2025.

 The opportunity:  

The Early Careers team is seeking a Recruitment Administrator to support every stage of our recruitment process. In this varied role, no two days are the same. One day, you might be posting job adverts; the next, you could be arranging interviews across different business areas and delivering final outcomes to candidates. Through it all, you’ll keep the candidate experience at the centre of everything you do.

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share an element of working from home. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.  

What will you be doing?  

As an Early Careers Recruitment Administrator, you’ll post job adverts, ensuring they reflect our brand. You’ll coordinate interviews, screen applications, and review video interviews to help us attract the best candidates to Zurich.

Strong communication skills are essential, as you’ll work closely with stakeholders and candidates to ensure a seamless process in hiring our graduates, interns & apprentices. You’ll manage and update our applicant tracking system, keep candidates informed, oversee external recruitment platforms, and manage our early careers inbox.

You’ll also coordinate recruitment fairs, with opportunities to attend external events. This will allow us to connect with top talent and highlight Zurich as an employer of choice.

This is a varied, fast-paced role where every day brings new challenges. You’ll need to be highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable managing a high volume of work that can change quickly.

What are we looking for?  

• Experience in recruitment administration is preferred, however not essential.

• Excellent communicator – comfortable managing relationships with both stakeholders and external providers
• Strong attention to detail, able to work within clear deadlines
• Competent in managing a busy and varied workload within a fast-paced environment

What happens next? 

Interviews will be virtual, it will be a 2 stage process and more information will be provided if you are shortlisted. 

As an inclusive employer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.  

Who we are:

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.

With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.

We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.

If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

Our Culture: 

At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic. 

We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. 

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million. 

So, make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us. 

Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.