HR Manager

HAMPTON SCHOOL; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in London is seeking a senior HR Manager to provide high-quality HR services. Responsibilities include safeguarding, compliance, and support for the Head of HR. Ideal candidates will have strong HR and UK employment law knowledge, preferably in the education sector, and hold a CIPD qualification. This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits including pension and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Private healthcare

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free on-site lunch

Sports & fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in education sector is preferable.
• Understanding of ISI regulations is desirable.
• Meticulous attention to detail and resilience required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, professional HR service.
• Focus on safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
• Support Head of HR in maintaining high standards.

Skills

Solid HR knowledge

UK employment law knowledge

Excellent interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Customer-focused approach

Education

CIPD or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

The HR Manager (Compliance and Operations) will act in a senior advisory capacity and has a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of a high quality, professional and effective HR service to the School. The role will have a strong focus on safeguarding, safer recruitment, regulatory compliance, HR operations and administration as well as supporting the Head of HR on maintaining high standards across the Trust.

Qualifications and Skills

The HR Manager will have a solid HR and UK employment law knowledge base, preferably gained within the education sector. The ideal candidate will hold CIPD or equivalent qualification, possess excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills and an understanding of ISI regulations is desirable. Meticulous attention to detail, resilience and a friendly, customer‑focused approach is important for success in the role.

Our HR Team

The HR office currently consists of the Head of HR, HR Manager (Recruitment and Staff) and two HR & Recruitment Administrators providing HR support to just over 450 employees at both Hampton School and Hampton Pre‑Prep and Prep School.

Position Details

This is a permanent, full‑time position based on site at Hampton School. Normal working hours are 8.45am – 4.45pm Monday to Friday but a high level of flexibility, commitment and dedication is required to properly fulfil the responsibilities of the role. The salary will be competitive and commensurate with the successful candidate's skills and experience. Hampton School also offers an attractive benefits package including pension, private healthcare, cycle‑to‑work scheme, free on‑site lunch during working hours and sports & fitness facilities.

Apply

Further details about the post and an application form are available on the School website's vacancies page https://hamptonschool.org.uk/contact/work-with-us/

Interview Process

The School reserves the right to commence or complete the interview process at any time prior to the closing date so we encourage applications as soon as possible.