HR Manager

The Independent Schools Council; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Witham Hall School in Lincolnshire is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead all aspects of the employee lifecycle. Reporting to the Bursar, you will provide expert HR advice to senior leaders, managers and staff, ensuring compliance with employment law, safeguarding requirements, GDPR, ISI regulations and HR best practice.

The successful candidate will bring demonstrable HR experience, strong communication skills and the ability to manage a busy workload while using HR systems.

Qualifications

• Extensive HR experience and solid knowledge of employment law.
• Experience with safeguarding, DBS checks, GDPR and ISI regulations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice and support to senior leaders, managers and staff.
• Oversee the employee lifecycle from recruitment to exit.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and school policies.
• Liaise with safeguarding and DBS processes.

Job description

Witham Hall School is a happy and dynamic co-educational boarding and day Prep school, set within superb grounds on the Lincolnshire/Rutland border.

The School is seeking an experienced, motivated and highly organised HR Manager to manage all aspects of the employee life cycle. Reporting to the Bursar, this role will provide expert HR advice and support to senior leaders, managers and staff, ensuring the School remains compliant with employment legislation, safeguarding requirements, GDPR, ISI regulations and HR best practice. The successful candidate will support the School's strategic objectives while fostering a positive and professional working environment.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in HR, sound knowledge of employment law, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to manage a busy and varied workload, combined with experience of using HR systems, and a high level of organisational and administrative competency is essential. Experience within the Education Sector and knowledge of safeguarding and safer recruitment requirements would be advantageous but are not essential.

Witham Hall School Trust is 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 current and previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 0900 on Thursday, 8th October 2026. Interviews will take place shortly thereafter. The School reserves the right to appoint an outstanding candidate before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.