The Role
We are currently looking to hire a Recruitment & Onboarding Co-ordinator - Are you ready to help grow our highly capable workforce in one of the most dynamic aviation environments?
Why Draken?
Draken Europe is a standout employer in the aerospace and defence industry, offering a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge aviation projects in support of military and government operations. If you’re passionate about aviation, defence, and high-performance aircraft, here’s why Draken Europe could be the perfect place for you:
Exciting & Unique Work Environment
Draken operates one of the most advanced fleets of ex-military aircraft in Europe, supporting training for the UK and allied armed forces. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to essential defence operations, including aggressor training, electronic warfare, and surveillance missions.
Innovation & Growth
The company is at the forefront of contracted air services, continually evolving to meet the demands of modern air combat and defence technology. This means employees are always working on innovative projects, making a real impact in the field of defence aviation.
Career Development & Progression
Draken Europe values its employees and invests in their professional growth. Whether you’re a pilot, engineer, technician, or specialist in operations, you’ll have access to continuous training and career progression opportunities in a dynamic industry.
What You’ll Do
The Recruitment & Onboarding Coordinator will be responsible for managing the onboarding process for new employees and supporting recruitment resourcing activities.
Recruitment is critical to the success of our business. This role will also support talent acquisition activities by sourcing top quality candidates and managing the full lifecycle (screen, interview, offer) for a small number of requirements.
Onboarding involves the creation and provision of offer letters and contracts, liaison with various departments and hiring managers, preparing onboarding material, and providing support to new hires throughout their initial onboarding period.
You will be expected to deliver an outstanding candidate and hiring manager experience in both aspects of this role.
You will support the team in ensuring maintenance of all personnel information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations. ITAR and the Freedom of Information Act.
What you need to Deliver
Recruitment
- Drive recruitment activity and liaise with external candidates through direct sourcing activity, screening and interviewing prospective employees as well as managing the overall candidate experience.
- Proactively go to market, via multiple sourcing channels with a view to sourcing the best possible talent to expand our teams.
- Use your market knowledge and best practice to ensure that all roles are sourced effectively.
- Positioning the firm as an employer of choice whilst conducting candidate screening and interviewing prospective candidates.
- Manage temporary and permanent vacancies across diverse levels and skills sets, ensuring that priorities are identified and met
- Maintain positive stakeholder engagement to develop bespoke recruitment strategies
- Actively promote the Company as an employer of choice and enabler of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Activities
- Lead on advertising, shortlisting, interviewing and negotiations with successful candidates in line with budget parameters.
Onboarding
- Coordinating and managing the onboarding process.
- Create, send and track contracts of employment and associated paperwork (including Security documents)
- Ensuring new hires have a smooth transition and access to necessary resources in liaison with their direct line manager
- Providing a positive introduction to the company.
- Scheduling start dates, liaising with relevant internal departments and gathering necessary paperwork.
What You Bring
Personal Skills/Attitude
- Thinks strategically
- Proactive and able to achieve outcomes independently
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- High level of personal and professional integrity
- Strong organisational and time management skills
Experience
- Experience working within Recruitment and HR teams
- A strong administrative background with attention to detail
Knowledge
- Recruiting a wide range of positions – technical and non-technical
- Knowledge of employment contracts and terms
- Solid working knowledge of HR and Recruitment platforms (ATS/HRIS/Payroll)
- High level of competence with the suite of Microsoft Office tools
Security
- Capable of holding an MOD SC security check clearance
Educational Vocational Qualifications
- Recruitment (MREC) or HR (CIPD) qualifications an advantage