HR & Recruitment Officer – Stafford, Staffordshire – January 2026

Marchant Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing secondary school in Stafford is looking for an HR & Recruitment Officer to handle daily HR administration and recruitment processes. You'll coordinate campaigns, manage compliance checks, and maintain personnel records. The role offers a respected position within the school, opportunities for HR expertise development, and benefits including LGPS pension. Join a school known for its strong staff retention and dedicated support for its workforce.

Benefits

LGPS pension

Staff wellbeing benefits

Opportunities for HR development

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration and recruitment processes required.
• Knowledge of safeguarding compliance is a plus.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR administration and recruitment processes.
• Coordinate recruitment campaigns and maintain compliance.
• Support staff queries related to HR matters.

Skills

HR administration

Recruitment coordination

Compliance management

Personnel record maintenance

Communication

Job description

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A growing secondary school in Stafford is looking to appoint a professional HR & Recruitment Officer to support staffing and compliance from January 2026.

The Role

You will manage day-to-day HR administration, ensuring smooth recruitment and compliance processes across teaching and support staff. Duties include:

• Coordinating recruitment campaigns and interview processes
• Managing DBS checks, references and safeguarding compliance
• Maintaining personnel records and HR systems
• Supporting induction and probation processes
• Acting as a point of contact for staff HR queries

The School

The school has excellent staff retention and a strong reputation for supporting its workforce. HR works closely with leadership and business services to ensure high standards and consistency.

Why Apply?

• Trusted and respected role within the school
• Clear processes and strong leadership support
• Opportunities to develop HR expertise within education
• LGPS pension and staff wellbeing benefits