Recruitment Specialist

Who Are We:

Cardo Group is a trusted provider of building maintenance, refurbishment, and retrofit services for social housing and public sector buildings across the UK. With nationwide coverage and skilled local teams, we deliver a reliable end-to-end service that ensures homes and public spaces are safe, sustainable, and well-maintained.

We specialise in responsive repairs and voids, planned maintenance, energy-efficiency upgrades, compliance works, and major improvement programmes. Our approach combines quality workmanship, strong resident communication, and efficient project delivery to achieve the best outcomes for customers and communities.

Driven by ambitious growth plans, we continue to expand our capabilities and adapt to the evolving needs of our clients. Our reputation is built on consistent service delivery, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to doing things the right way. As we grow, so do the opportunities - for our people, our clients, and the communities we support.

Cardo Group is becoming one of the UK’s most forward-thinking maintenance and retrofit providers.

Role Overview:

Recruitment Specialist – In this role, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring we attract and hire top talent that aligns with our company’s goals and culture. You will work closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, develop sourcing strategies, and deliver a seamless candidate experience.

This role requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional with proven recruitment delivery experience, particularly in fast-paced, project-driven, or mobilisation environments such as construction, infrastructure, logistics, or facilities management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage recruitment campaigns.
• Liaise with managers and operational leads to forecast and plan workforce requirements.
• Develop and implement tailored recruitment strategies, engaging with Preferred Suppliers where necessary.
• Manage recruitment spend in line with agreed forecasts.
• Coordinate pre-employment checks (e.g., right to work and references).
• Provide support for high-volume onboarding and induction sessions.
• Regularly communicate recruitment progress, risks, and solutions to internal stakeholders.
• Act as a point of contact for new hires during mobilisation phases.
• Ensure all hires meet industry and client compliance requirements.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting, complying with internal SLAs.

Key Skills & Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in recruitment, ideally in similar sector.
• Managed volume campaigns to target and budget.
• Experience with recruitment tools, job boards, and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Experience in recruiting across a range of roles (e.g., technical, operational, or senior positions).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR software (e.g., HRIS, ATS).
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with team members and hiring managers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Personal Attributes:

• Comfortable working in a changing environment and handling new challenges.
• Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions with candidates and stakeholders.
• Articulates information clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, to a wide range of audiences.
• Maintains accuracy and consistency in all administrative tasks, reporting and compliance processes.

Why Join Cardo Group?

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Diverse perspectives strengthen our business, drive innovation, and help us better serve the communities we work with.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is rooted in our core values:

• Teamwork – We collaborate, support one another, and achieve more together.
• Integrity – We act with honesty, fairness, and transparency in everything we do.
• Excellence – We set high standards and deliver quality for our people and our customers.
• Respect – We value every individual and create a space where all voices are heard.

We ensure fair opportunities, embrace diverse backgrounds and experiences, and foster a culture where everyone truly belongs.

Join us on our ambitious, exciting, and inclusive journey.