This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
The Graduate Recruitment and Development Coordinator will deliver a full spectrum of Graduate Recruitment and Development (GR&D) activities as part of a best‑in‑class GR&D team, working closely with and providing first‑class support to the GR&D Manager, GR&D Partner, and Graduate Recruitment panels and stakeholders. The role‑holder will ensure first‑class recruitment processes and an outstanding candidate experience designed to attract high‑quality, diverse talent that supports the Firm’s Diversity and Inclusion strategy and strengthens the Firm’s market reputation as an employer of choice.
Job Responsibility:
Manage candidates through the recruitment process, including inviting to testing, video interviews, and assessment centers
Maintain housekeeping of the system and supporting the Graduate Recruitment Officer (GRO) in creating reports
Plan and coordinate assessment days
book rooms, coordinate interviewer and assessor availability, and distribute interview paperwork
Ensure that correspondence with candidates is timely
Ensure that all interview information is tracked and recorded
Work with and produce a regular report for the GRO and GR Partner on interview, offer, and acceptance statistics
Manage the training contract offer process, including drafting offer paperwork, uploading candidate information to the onboarding platform, maintaining all relevant trackers, drafting training contracts, and terms and conditions of employments for future Trainee Solicitors
Screen training contract, vacation scheme, and open day applications in conjunction with the Graduate Recruitment & Development Manager (GRDM) and GRDOs
Support the GROs in reviewing video interviews for all programmes
Support the GRDO with our future trainee process, including training contract offers, grants, fee payments and pastoral issues (supported by the GRDM)
Organize SQE events and future Trainee Solicitor social events
Liaise with BARBRI on all SQE-related onboarding and administration
Support future Trainee Solicitors to book SQE 1 and 2 exams
Support the GRDM and the Inclusion and Diversity team in ensuring best practice aligned to our inclusion and diversity strategy
Support diversity events alongside the GRDO & GRDM
Set up onboarding for Trainee Solicitors joining the Firm in March and September
Create system profiles for the Trainee Solicitors
Coordinate IT and other new joiner requirements for Trainee Solicitors
Assist with logistical arrangements for Trainee solicitor seat moves, including all system updates on HR systems
Provide support for the qualification process, including collation of evaluation forms and final seat feedback, creating and updating Trainee Solicitor summary sheets, qualification presentation, and managing the qualification secure intranet site
Manage the NQ offer process, including system updates, leaver process, and related SRA administration
Support the GRO in the secondment process, including assistance with secondment agreements, guides, and benefit changes
Support the GRO in the attraction, recruitment, and implementation of the early careers outreach programme
Ensure that all recruitment processes and communications support the Firm’s brand and provide a world-class candidate experience
Ensure that recruitment activities and initiatives are aligned to the Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) strategy of the Firm and that D&I is embedded in all processes
Support the implementation of innovative strategies to attract diverse candidates
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including the Graduate Recruitment Partner, Graduate Recruitment Panel, Trainee Solicitors, Associates, and key business services teams
Participate in assigned recruitment work-streams and sub-streams as required
Provide support, as and when required, to the Recruitment Leadership Team and work collaboratively as part of a regional Recruitment team, assisting other offices on recruitment activity and projects
Participate in various recruiter organisations to increase networking, knowledge sharing, and promotion of the Firm
Attend ad-hoc events and presentations as needed
Participate in ad-hoc project work as required
Share responsibility for the Graduate Recruitment inbox, drafting responses using template text and escalating any complex queries as appropriate
Produce standard recruitment reports and maintain master documents
Process applicant and Trainee/future Trainee Solicitor reference requests
Requirements:
Experience in a similar role within a professional services organization at coordinator level
Conscientious, flexible, and with a high level of attention to detail
Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
First class written and oral communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills
Able to maintain a calm, professional manner at all times, even when under pressure
acts as an ambassador for the Function and the Firm
Strong organizational skills and able to meet deadlines and multi-task in a fast-paced, matrix professional services environment
Able to plan, schedule, and arrange own activities to accomplish objectives
Strong client service and delivery mind-set
Able to work collaboratively and build effective networks across all levels of the business