HR and Recruitment Officer

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Job summary

An esteemed educational institution in the Guildford area is seeking a confident HR and Recruitment Officer to support the employee lifecycle, focusing on recruitment and onboarding. The role requires strong HR experience, organizational skills, and a commitment to safeguarding. The school offers a friendly culture, 5 weeks of annual leave, on-site gym, and is conveniently located near Guildford town centre.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Free lunch during term time

Access to on-site gym

Qualifications

• Experience with end-to-end recruitment.
• Capable of managing multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with payroll processes and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Support the full employee lifecycle across two schools.
• Focus on recruitment and onboarding.
• Prepare payroll and manage HR operations.

Skills

CIPD Level 3

Strong HR experience

Excellent administrative skills

IT and communication skills

Knowledge of employment law

Education

CIPD Level 3 or working towards it

CIPD Level 5

Job description

HR and Recruitment Officer Independent School (Guildford Area)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Closing Date: 4th August

A highly respected independent school in the Guildford area is seeking a confident and experienced HR and Recruitment Officer to join its dedicated team from September. This is a full-time, year-round role supporting the full employee lifecycle across a group of two schools, with a strong focus on recruitment, onboarding, payroll prep, and HR operations.
You ll be joining at an exciting time as the school continues to grow, playing a key role in delivering a high-quality and responsive HR service. This is an admin heavy role in a busy working environment. It would suit someone with excellent organisational and communication skills.

What We re Looking For:

• CIPD Level 3 (or working towards it); Level 5 desirable
• Strong HR experience, including end-to-end recruitment
• Confident working independently and managing priorities across multiple stakeholders
• Excellent administrative, IT and communication skills
• Experience working in education or a regulated setting (preferred but not essential)
• Working knowledge of employment law and safer recruitment requirements
• Comfortable supporting payroll processes, employee relations, and maintaining accurate records

Why Apply?

• Join a forward-thinking, values-led school community
• Friendly team culture and modern facilities
• 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free lunch during term time and access to on-site gym
• Just a short walk from Guildford town centre, with excellent transport links

Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).