People Assistant

People Assistant 6-9 Month FTC £35,000 per annum (pro rata) Job Title: People Assistant - Recruitment Operations Location: Bolton (hybrid working) Type: 6-9 Month FTC - Full-time, Mon-Fri Function: People / Talent Acquisition Operations Reporting to: HRIS ManagerAbout the RoleWe''re looking for a People Assistant - Recruitment Operations to take ownership of the operational backbone of recruitment across the organisation.This is not a purely administrative role. You''ll sit at the centre of recruitment operations - working closely with Talent Acquisition, Finance, HR systems and the wider People team to ensure recruitment activity runs efficiently, compliantly, and consistently.You''ll manage recruitment spend tracking, agency governance, reporting, systems audits, and continuous improvement activity, helping the recruitment function operate at pace and with quality.Key ResponsibilitiesRecruitment Budget and Cost ControlTrack recruitment-related costs including agency spend, referrals, and eventsRaise and manage purchase orders in line with finance processesReconcile monthly recruitment spend and produce clear summariesHighlight risks, variances, and trends for budget ownersAct as the operational point of contact with Finance for recruitment spendRecruitment Events and Attraction SupportCoordinate recruitment events, careers fairs, and attraction activityLiaise with suppliers, organisers, and internal stakeholdersManage logistics, attendance, materials, and ..... full job details .....