HR & Recruitment Officer

HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference); Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Market Harborough is seeking an experienced HR professional to manage recruitment and provide HR services. The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified (Level 3+) and possess strong interpersonal skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, extensive leave, and professional development opportunities, fostering a friendly and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional development opportunities

Free lunch when school is in session

Free use of the school gym

Qualifications

• Proven experience in employment law and HR best practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in an educational environment is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment campaigns.
• Provide HR advice and guidance across the group of schools.
• Prepare monthly payroll and manage staff onboarding.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Administrative efficiency

Employment law knowledge

Education

CIPD qualification at Level 3 or above

Job description

Teaching careers in HMC independent schools

We are looking for an experienced HR professional to join the School at an exciting time in its evolution, as we continue to deliver our ambitious plans for growth.

Tormead School is an academically selective independent school for 800 girls aged 4–18, located a short stroll from the historic town centre of Guildford, just 40 minutes by train to London.

We are looking for an experienced HR professional to join the School at an exciting time in its evolution, as we continue to deliver our ambitious plans for growth. Reporting to the Head of HR, the postholder will provide an effective and responsive HR and recruitment service across the Tormead group of schools. Key responsibilities will include managing end-to-end recruitment campaigns, staff onboarding, absence management, employee terms and conditions of employment, preparation of the monthly payroll, and providing professional advice and guidance in HR matters.

No two days are the same, as a result, being flexible in responding to the changing needs of our group of schools will be key. We are seeking a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who can also work independently, and is highly administratively efficient. The successful candidate will have proven experience in employment law and HR best practice and will be CIPD qualified at Level 3 or above or studying towards this. Experience of working in an educational environment would be considered favourably but is not essential.

This is a full-time position working all year round. The school day is from 8.00am until 4.00pm and, due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be available across the working day. We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment, and our benefits package includes a competitive salary, 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays, professional development opportunities, free lunch when school is in session, and free use of the school gym.

For more information and to apply for the role, please contact Emma Mitchell, Head of HR [e-mail] or visit our website: www.tormeadschool.org.uk

The closing date for applications is Monday 4th August 2025 at 9.00am. However, applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and the School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date should the ideal candidate(s) be identified.

Tormead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check.

12 The Point, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QU