HR Advisor

Kent College, Canterbury; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Canterbury is seeking a full-time HR Advisor. The role involves providing generalist HR support, collaborating with managers, and ensuring compliance with HR procedures. Candidates should have HR and office administration experience, along with a CIPD Professional Qualification (Level 3 or above). The position offers a salary between £31,000 and £34,944 depending on experience, with various benefits including private healthcare and discounts. The application closing date is 15 February 2026.

Benefits

Private healthcare with Benenden Health

Retail and gym membership discounts

Free lunch during term time

Salary sacrifice schemes

Additional benefits as offered by Kent College

Qualifications

• Experience in HR and office administration is essential.
• Professional qualification in HR (CIPD Level 3+).
• Strong work ethic with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day generalist HR support.
• Work closely with managers offering compliance advice.
• Support the delivery of effective HR processes.

Skills

HR experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Office administration

Education

CIPD Professional Qualification (Level 3 or above)

Job description

Overview

Employer: Kent College, Canterbury | Location: Canterbury, Kent | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time | Salary: £31,000 up to £34,944 depending on experience

Posted: 30 January 2026 | Start Date: As Soon As Possible | Expires: 15 February 2026 11:59 PM

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day generalist HR support across the School.
• Work closely with managers and the Head of HR, offering pragmatic advice and ensuring compliance.
• Support the delivery of effective people processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR and office administration.
• Hold an appropriate CIPD Professional Qualification (Level 3 or above).
• Hard-working with a professional work ethic, excellent attention to detail, and a desire to deliver high standards.

Benefits

• Private healthcare with Benenden Health
• Retail and gym membership discounts
• Free lunch during term time
• Salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and home and tech scheme
• Additional benefits as offered by Kent College

The Position

The position is 40 hours per week, full year.

Application Details

• Closing date: 15 February 2026
• Interviews will be held on 18th and 19th February 2026
• Job ID: 1532204
• Job Reference: HR Advisor

Attachments

• HR Advisor Job Pack

Safeguarding Statement

Kent College Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Kent College staff and pupils are proud to be part of a welcoming international boarding community. We value diversity and promote equality at all levels, and we are passionate about attracting a diverse pool of applications through an inclusive appointment process. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of this process for any candidate with a disability. We warmly welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds and communities, regardless of ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion, and we particularly encourage applicants who identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups as these groups are currently underrepresented in our community.

Please note that we may prioritise applications from current Kent College redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via Kent College's online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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