HR Administrator & Recruitment Coordinator

The Bishop of Winchester Academy; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23% employer pension contribution

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work Scheme

CPD programme

Job summary

The Bishop of Winchester Academy in Christchurch, United Kingdom, is seeking a proactive HR Admin & Recruitment Coordinator to support the People Team across the employee lifecycle. You will handle recruitment coordination, onboarding, HR administration, and data accuracy.

You will work closely with the HR Manager, ensure safer recruitment and GDPR compliance, manage contracts and records, and contribute to improved HR processes. CIPD level 3 or willingness to pursue is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR, recruitment, admin or business support roles.
• Experience with recruitment processes and candidate management.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment and selection processes, including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews and liaising with candidates.
• Support onboarding of new employees, including contracts, pre-employment checks, inductions and employee records.
• Maintain HR systems and employee data, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and GDPR compliance.
• Provide administrative support throughout the employee lifecycle, including absence management and changes.
• Respond to HR and recruitment enquiries and support stakeholders.

Skills

HR administration

Recruitment coordination

Confidentiality

GDPR

Education

CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people in a role that really matters? Join The Bishop of Winchester Academy and make a difference every day.

We have an exciting opportunity for an organised, enthusiastic and proactive HR Admin & Recruitment Coordinator to join our busy and supportive People Team.

This varied role combines HR administration with the coordination of recruitment and onboarding activities across the Academy. Working closely with the HR Manager, leaders and recruiting managers, you will help deliver an efficient, professional and compliant HR service, supporting the full employee lifecycle from recruitment through to employment.

As our HR Admin & Recruitment Coordinator, you will be welcomed into an exceptional team of professionals to:

Coordinate recruitment and selection processes, including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews and liaising with candidates.

Ensure compliance with safer recruitment requirements, including DBS checks, references, right-to-work checks and accurate record keeping.

Support the onboarding of new employees, including contracts, pre-employment checks, inductions and employee records.

Maintain HR systems and employee data, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and GDPR compliance.

Provide administrative support throughout the employee lifecycle, including absence management, contractual changes, probation reviews and leaver processes.

Respond to HR and recruitment enquiries, providing professional support to employees, applicants and stakeholders.

Assist with HR projects, reporting and the continuous improvement of HR processes and practices.

The successful candidate will:

Have previous experience in an HR, recruitment, administrative or business support role.

Hold a CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, be working towards it, or be willing to undertake the qualification.

Have experience of coordinating recruitment and selection processes.

Demonstrate a good understanding of confidentiality, GDPR and handling sensitive employee information.

Possess excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.

Has the ability to build positive and professional relationships with colleagues, candidates and external stakeholders.

Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and able to learn new HR systems quickly.

In return, we are committed to valuing and supporting employees through a comprehensive range of benefits:

A generous employer pension contribution of 23% of basic salary

Access to a Blue Light Card, offering discounts and savings across a wide range of retailers and services

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Cycle to Work Scheme

Excellent opportunities for career development through a bespoke Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme

Flexible working opportunities and an excellent work-life balance, with Bournemouth's award-winning beaches and the Jurassic Coast right on your doorstep.

We encourage prospective applicants to arrange a visit to the Academy to witness our excellent facilities and aspirational culture. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified.

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is a thriving Church of England school, recently recognised by Ofsted as prioritising 'wider opportunities alongside achievement so that pupils live life to the full.' (Ofsted 2023). Operating from recently refurbished facilities, we are driven by a shared commitment to improving outcomes and life chances for every student.

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Please be aware that due to the Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation we do not accept CVs.