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At the Gateway Group, you'll have a real opportunity to grow within your role, and take your ambitions further. Talent is highly valued here, so just show us what you can do. You'll find Gateway a positive, welcoming, social place.

You'll be part of a team of committed people who look to support each other and are proud of the trusted, knowledgeable services they provide and the highest standard of customer service. We encourage diversity among our employees and respect each other. If you share our values, join us and grow with us.

Current Opportunities

Opportunity

Role
Recruiter
Location
Southend-on-Sea

Posted 29th January 2026

Recruiter

As we continue to grow, we are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated Recruiter to join our team at our Head Office in Southend-on-Sea.

The Person

You will be a people person aligned to the Gateway brand.  You will be a great communicator with a track record of delivering the best client and customer experience possible.  Promoting the brand and creating new opportunities will come as second nature to you.

The Job

As a Recruiter, you will:

  • Manage the end-to-end recruitment process across multiple departments
  • Build strong relationships with Hiring Managers and Department Managers to understand role requirements
  • Attract and engage candidates using a variety of recruitment channels, including job boards and social media
  • Support Marketing with writing Job Adverts aligned to the Gateway brand
  • Screen applications, carry out telephone interviews when required, and coordinate interview stages, including attending and supporting interviews alongside Hiring Managers, and providing timely feedback to candidates
  • Represent Gateway at recruitment events and careers fairs
  • Support the onboarding process by working with Department Managers to ensure a clear process is in place for New Starters
  • Provide general HR administrative support

We are looking for individuals who:

  • A can-do attitude, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
  • An excellent telephone manner
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail
  • The ability to provide outstanding customer service to both candidates and internal stakeholders
  • Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and follow tasks through to completion
  • The ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently when required


What You Need

  • Previous experience in recruitment
  • Qualifications equivalent to GCSE level 4 or above in English and Maths

Job location:  Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive with an annual review
Annual leave: 23 days plus bank holidays
Extras: Company pension scheme, company membership programmes, employee referral incentive, seasonal company events, training and relevant qualification sponsorship

How to apply

In writing please send CV & cover letter to:

HR Department Gateway Group Services Ltd
Gateway House
10 Coopers Way
Southend-on-Sea
Essex SS2 5TE

By email please state the position you're applying for, to:

careers@gatewayplc.co.uk

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