HR Administrator - Cobham

Office Angels; Cobham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Income protection

EAP

Free parking

Discounted lunches

On-site gym and swimming pool access

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking an HR Administrator for a permanent, full-time role in Cobham. The job focuses on school-based HR, safeguarding and compliance with duties covering pre-employment checks, DBS processing and maintaining SCR accuracy.

The post requires strong administration and meticulous record-keeping, plus ability to handle confidential information with discretion. You will work with managers, candidates, agencies, and internal stakeholders to support onboarding, payroll tasks and HR

Qualifications

• Experience in school-based HR, safeguarding or compliance roles.
• Knowledge of safer recruitment and safeguarding requirements.
• Experience maintaining compliance records and managing detailed processes.
• Familiarity with DBS checks, right-to-work and reference procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Confident communicator who can follow up and challenge when needed.
• Strong administration and record-keeping capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Positive, proactive and collaborative mindset.
• CIPD qualification or study would be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor pre-employment and safeguarding checks.
• Manage Enhanced DBS, right to work, references and employment history checks.
• Conduct overseas and international compliance checks where required.
• Maintain and monitor the SCR.
• Ensure employee records are accurate and compliant.
• Identify, investigate and follow up on compliance gaps.
• Support audits, inspections and compliance reviews.
• Provide HR administration support across the employee lifecycle.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, payroll administration and records.
• Prepare HR documentation and correspondence.
• Collaborate with managers, candidates, agencies and stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement projects across HR.

Skills

Safer recruitment

Attention to detail

Organisation

Confidential handling

Communication

Administration

Record-keeping

Multiple priorities

Education

CIPD qualification (or study)

Job description

HR Administrator

Do you have experience within school-based HR, safer recruitment or compliance, and a keen eye for detail?

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm (35 hours per week)
Location: Cobham (own transport essential due to location)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: Competitive plus excellent benefits including pension, life assurance, private medical insurance, income protection, EAP, free parking, discounted lunches, on-site gym and swimming pool access, cycle to work scheme and more.

Our client is looking for an HR Administrator to join their friendly and supportive HR team.

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor pre-employment and safeguarding checks.
• Manage Enhanced DBS, right to work, reference and employment history checks.
• Conduct overseas and international compliance checks where required.
• Maintain and monitor the Single Central Register (SCR).
• Ensure employee records are accurate, complete and fully compliant.
• Identify, investigate and follow up on compliance gaps and outstanding actions.
• Support audits, inspections and compliance reviews.
• Provide HR administration support across the employee lifecycle.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, payroll administration and employee records.
• Prepare HR documentation and correspondence.
• Work closely with managers, candidates, agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement projects and process enhancements across the HR function.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a school-based HR, compliance, safeguarding or education administration role.
• Strong understanding of safer recruitment and safeguarding requirements.
• Experience maintaining compliance records and managing detailed processes.
• Knowledge of DBS, right to work and reference checking procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Confident communicator who can follow up and challenge where necessary.
• Strong administration and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Positive, proactive and collaborative approach.
• CIPD qualifications or study would be advantageous but are not essential.

Why Join

• Join a supportive and collaborative HR team.
• Work within a professional and internationally focused organisation.
• Excellent opportunities to develop your HR and compliance experience.
• Access to outstanding on-site facilities and employee benefits.
• Play a key role in safeguarding and supporting a thriving educational environment.
• Genuine long-term career development opportunities.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background, disability, age, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.