HR & Recruitment Coordinator

TES FE News; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Berkshire seeks a Recruitment Coordinator to manage end-to-end recruitment processes. The role involves creating job adverts, leveraging social media for candidate sourcing, and maintaining high administrative standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in recruitment and HR practices. A generous benefits package, including a pension scheme and on-site facilities, is offered.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Life insurance

Free meals

On-site parking

Access to modern gym and swimming pool

Supportive staff community

Beautiful working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment processes and creating job descriptions.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Creating impactful adverts and job descriptions.
• Utilising social media channels to advertise and directly source candidates.
• Coordinating engaging selection procedures.
• Maintaining the HRIS.

Skills

Creating high quality job adverts

Utilising social media channels

Coordinating selection procedures

Maintaining high-quality administrative function

Job description

Overview

Downe House is a leading independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18, based in Cold Ash, Berkshire. Our aim is to provide pupils with a wealth of academic, pastoral and Co-Curricular opportunities to allow them to grow into confident young women.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating the School’s end-to-end recruitment processes. Responsibilities will include creating high quality job adverts and role profiles; utilising appropriate social media channels to advertise, search and directly source potential candidates; co-ordinate and participate in selection procedures; and maintain a high-quality administrative function that drives the candidate experience. Working closely with a small HR team and hiring managers of academic, pastoral and operational roles, you will deliver a seamless recruitment service and provide advice regarding best practice and recruitment related employment law, presenting practical solutions and options in relation to hiring needs.

Responsibilities

• Creating impactful adverts and job descriptions
• Utilising social media channels to advertise and directly source candidates
• Co-ordinating engaging selection procedures
• Maintaining a high-quality administrative function that drives the candidate experience

Other Duties

• Preparing Offer Letters and Contracts of Employment
• Carrying out vetting checks on new staff and recording details on the SCR
• Maintaining the HRIS

We Offer a Range Of Benefits Including

• Generous pension scheme (9% employer contribution) and generous school fee remission scheme
• Life insurance and critical illness cover
• Provision of delicious free meals, on-site parking
• Modern gym and swimming pool facilities
• A vibrant and supportive staff community
• Beautiful working environment in a semi-rural location

How To Apply

To apply, please visit our website: https://www.downehouse.net/about/working-for-us/

We will review applications upon receipt, so early applications are encouraged. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Own transport is essential as the school is in a rural location with no public transport links.

For further details you can contact the HR Department on 01635 204712 or email [e-mail]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS), satisfactory references, and social media checks.

At Downe House we promote equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff, both current and prospective, and we actively support an environment and culture that values diversity and inclusion.