Interviewer/Assessor

Recruiting tomorrow's Army today. Be the best to support the best!

Are you ready to make a difference? Since 2012, Capita has proudly partnered with the British Army to deliver top-tier recruitment services. Recruiting Partnership Project (RPP) is at the forefront of attracting, sourcing, and selecting the finest officers and soldiers for both the Regular and Reserve Army. We aim to meet ambitious targets in volume, diversity, and candidate experience.

As an Interviewer/Assessor, you'll play a pivotal role in guiding and nurturing candidates through their journey to join the British Army. You'll create an unbiased, friendly, and controlled environment where candidates can thrive.

You will be responsible for conducting assessments, implementing assessments under strict test conditions, evaluating fairly using a detailed marking guide to grade candidates accurately, and providing a supportive and encouraging atmosphere throughout the assessment process.

This role will involve working a shift pattern of 37.5 hours per week onsite. This will include overnight chaperone and 'on call' duties once per week. You will be expected to work one weekend per month, which includes a Saturday and Sunday.

The successful candidate will start in January 2025.

What you'll be doing:

• Briefing and delivering all assessment activities under test conditions
• Contributing to an un-biased test environment for all assessment activities
• Assessing candidates against fixed criteria
• Providing feedback on a candidate's performance at assessment, their assessment outcome, and their next steps in the recruitment process
• Conducting individual career discussions with candidates, in a formal interview setting
• Writing accurate reports to assist Recruiters and Basic Training Instructors to understand the candidate's strengths and weaknesses

What we're looking for:

• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to nurture and mentor candidates
• Confident people skills
• Excellent Team Player
• Familiarity with Army Careers would be an advantage
• Organised approach with strong attention to detail
• Good MS Office skills

About Recruiting Partnering Project (RPP):

At Capita Recruiting Partnering Project, we're transforming the British Army's recruitment service. Our team is constantly improving the entire recruitment and selection process for both the Regular Army and the Reserves. Our mission is to make joining the Army a less daunting and more transparent experience. Join us and discover better ways to inspire people to become part of the Army.

Please visit the below link for further information:

Recruitment Partnership Project | Capita

What's in it for you?

• Offering a salary of £26,000
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks, and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising to health & wellbeing, travel, and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• Excellent training on offer
• Joining a supportive team environment
• Site location offers secure onsite parking, access to gym, squash courts, swimming pool, and subsidised canteen facilities

You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You'll be joining a network of experienced, innovative, and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What we hope you'll do next:

Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Equal Opportunities

At Capita, we're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you'd like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we'll get back to you to discuss. For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.

If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team at CPScareers@capita.com.