University Placement Coordinator - Entertainment in London - Handle Recruitment

Want to play a key role in bringing the next generation of talent into one of the world's biggest entertainment businesses? We're looking for a University Placements Coordinator to join a busy Early Careers team for a 6 month temp role supporting the delivery of a high-volume internship programme across this iconic global entertainment business.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys connecting people and is comfortable working with a high level of self-motivation, organisation and pace. You will need stamina to work through volume applications and an eagle eye for spotting the superstar hires of the future!

• Supporting the delivery of a large-scale university placement programme, with 90+ hires across a wide range of roles
• Reviewing and progressing high volumes of applications, resumes, cover letters and video interviews
• Coordinating interviews, presentations and online selection activity, keeping candidates and hiring teams on track
• Working closely with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to make sure every stage of the process runs smoothly
• Creating a great candidate experience from first application to joining day
• Supporting hiring managers with recruitment processes, best practice and on-boarding

We're looking for someone who...

• Has experience in early careers, university placements, talent acquisition, recruitment agency or a similar high-volume environment
• Is highly organised and genuinely enjoys keeping lots of moving parts under control
• Has excellent attention to detail and can prioritise when things get busy
• Is confident communicating with candidates, hiring managers and stakeholders at all levels
• Has experience using an ATS, ideally SmartRecruiters, and is comfortable picking up new systems
• Is proactive, collaborative and happy to roll up their sleeves when the pace picks up
• Brings a positive, can-do attitude and enjoys working as part of a team

This is a role for someone who wants to make a real impact on the next generation of entertainment talent, while gaining valuable experience in a fast-moving Early Careers environment.

Location: Central London
Working pattern: Hybrid, with Tuesday in the office and four days working from home
Contract: 6 months Temp/Agency Worker
Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the UK

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.