Talent Acquisition Administrator (Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: Surbiton, London (Lidl House, 14 Kingston Road, KT5 9NU)
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (Until 30th November 2026)
Working Model: Hybrid (3 days in the office, up to 2 days working from home)
Hours: Full-Time (Office operational hours are 8am–8pm Mon–Thu, 8am–5pm Fri & Sat. Role requires flexibility to work evenings and one Saturday shift every 10–12 weeks on rotation)
Salary: £31,350 - £39,600 per annum (includes a 10% non-contractual London weighting)
Experience Level: Experienced
Job Closing Date: 26.07.2026
Placement Type: Temporary / Contract Placement via Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

About the Role

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we excel at connecting organized, detail-oriented professionals with key operational roles. We are proud to partner with Lidl to find a confident and motivated Talent Acquisition Administrator to join their fast-paced Recruitment department at their state-of-the-art Head Office in Surbiton.

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of a high-volume hiring engine, supporting the Sales recruitment team to keep stores staffed across the UK. You will coordinate everything from candidate screening to contract generation, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience. This contract runs until November 30, 2026, and offers a fantastic hybrid working model. Even better, should this assignment have the potential to turn permanent, the successful candidate on this temporary assignment will have first-refusal (subject to performance measures).

What You’ll Do

Manage Candidate Journeys: Lead the end-to-end administration for key operational roles, including posting job ads, screening applications, and conducting initial telephone interviews.
Keep Systems Updated: Manage applications through SuccessFactors (ATS) and maintain flawless data accuracy.
Coordinate & Onboard: Schedule interviews, provide timely candidate feedback, and guide new hires through the offer, contract, and onboarding stages.
Administer Contracts: Create, check, and issue employment contracts, ensuring all regulatory and company documentation is processed accurately.
Support the Team: Manage the recruitment inbox, resolve candidate queries, and assist with recruitment reporting and performance tracking.

What You’ll Need

Proven experience in recruitment administration, ideally in high-volume, operational, or retail environments.
Outstanding organizational and communication skills, with a focus on delivering a great candidate experience.
Confidence using Applicant Tracking Systems (experience with SuccessFactors is a major plus).
A highly focused approach with an uncompromising eye for detail and data accuracy.
Proficiency with the Google Workspace / Google Suite of tools is advantageous.
Flexibility to accommodate rotating evening hours and occasional Saturday shifts (approx. once every 10–12 weeks).

What You’ll Receive

Lidl believes in supporting their corporate teams with highly competitive salary structures and premium office perks:

Generous Time Off: 30 days of holiday per annum (pro rata).
Superb Office Environment: Access to a state-of-the-art office featuring an on-site gym and restaurant.
In-Store Discount: A 10% discount on your weekly shopping at Lidl.
Financial Protection: A contributory company pension scheme.
Family Support: Enhanced family leave options.