HR Recruitment Officer

Reed; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Berkshire is seeking a personable HR & Recruitment Co-ordinator to support recruitment and onboarding efforts. The ideal candidate has over 2 years in HR or recruitment, strong organisational skills, and is comfortable using digital tools. The role offers a collaborative work environment with generous benefits including 25 days of leave, employer pension contributions, and free meals on site.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Free daily meals on site

Generous employer pension contributions (9%)

Free onsite parking

Access to gym and swimming pool

Weekly CPD opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Social events throughout the year

Life insurance and income protection

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in recruitment or generalist HR.
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach.
• Comfortable using digital tools and social media for recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage recruitment campaigns.
• Conduct pre-employment vetting.
• Issue contracts and onboarding documentation.
• Maintain HR systems and records.
• Support staff with HR queries.
• Coordinate mandatory training.

Skills

HR or recruitment experience

Understanding of safer recruitment and employment law

IT skills including MS Office

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion and professionalism

Job description

HR & Recruitment Co-ordinator

• Location: Berkshire
• Start Date: Immediate
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: £27,000–£32,500 FTE (depending on experience)
• Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for recruitment and a keen eye for detail? A prestigious independent school in Berkshire is seeking a personable and organised HR & Recruitment Co-ordinator to join their dedicated HR team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where every member of staff plays a vital role in the success of the organisation.

About the Role

You’ll be supporting the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment campaigns to onboarding and compliance. Working closely with hiring managers, you’ll ensure a smooth and efficient recruitment process across teaching, pastoral, and operational roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage recruitment campaigns, including job adverts and candidate communications
• Conduct pre‑employment vetting and maintain compliance with safer recruitment practices
• Issue contracts and onboarding documentation
• Maintain HR systems and records, including the Single Central Record
• Support staff with queries related to policies, benefits, and employment lifecycle
• Coordinate mandatory training and track completionContribute to HR projects and policy development

About You

You’ll bring at least 2 years of experience in recruitment or generalist HR, with strong organisational skills and a proactive approach. You’ll be confident using digital tools and social media for recruitment, and comfortable working in a busy, people‑focused environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Practical HR or recruitment experience (qualification desirable but not essential)
• Understanding of safer recruitment and employment law
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office and HR systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + Christmas shutdown + bank holidays
• Free daily meals on site
• Generous employer pension contributions (9%)
• Free onsite parking
• Access to gym and swimming pool
• Weekly CPD opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Social events throughout the year
• Life insurance and income protection
• Beautiful semi‑rural working environment

This is a rewarding role in a vibrant and supportive setting, ideal for someone looking to make a meaningful impact while developing their HR career.

Interested?

Apply now or get in touch to find out more.