Recruitment Manager

Abingdon School; England; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in the UK is looking for a Recruitment Manager to oversee recruitment and HR operations. The candidate should possess a degree or equivalent experience in recruitment management and HR systems. This full-time permanent role offers a salary of £40,987 per annum along with various benefits including 25 days of annual leave and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days paid annual leave plus public holidays

Private health care scheme

Wellbeing support including free counselling

Free lunch during term-time

Discounted fitness classes

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience overseeing end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Ability to manage workflows and HR operations.
• Good understanding of databases and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment across the Abingdon Foundation.
• Support HR service provision and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with selection processes and policies.

Skills

Experience in recruitment management

Strong IT skills

Knowledge of HRIS and ATS

Social media recruitment

Continuous professional development

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Job description

Abingdon School has an exciting opportunity for a Recruitment Manager to join the team.

Location: Abingdon School, OX14 1DE

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: GBP40,987 per annum (with effect from 1 September 2025)

Closing date: 30 July 2025 9am

About Us:

Abingdon School is a leading independent day and boarding school with around 1000 pupils aged 11-18. The School is situated in 35 acres of beautiful grounds in the centre of Abingdon, just south of Oxford.

Recruitment Manager The Role:

Abingdon School is looking to appoint a confident and experienced HR professional to join our friendly HR team. They will be responsible for managing our busy recruitment schedule, as well as supporting wider HR operations.

We are looking for an exceptional Recruitment (HR Operations) Manager to join our team. The role is primarily to lead recruitment and onboarding, as well as supporting wider HR operations, with the work varying according to workflows/capacity throughout the academic year.

Recruitment Manager Key Responsibilities:

- Oversight and effective management of all recruitment across the Abingdon Foundation

- Support the provision of a high quality and responsive HR service, helping to coordinate workflows and engage in continuous improvement of all HR operations

- Oversee the current recruitment advertising strategy and make recommendations as required on marketing expenditure based on the most cost-effective advertising platforms

- Ensure an effective transition from the selection to the onboarding process

- Ensure all selection processes including shortlisting, and interview and selection tasks are compliant with the Equality Act 2010 and the Foundation s Equal Opportunities Policy

Recruitment Manager You:

- Educated to a degree level or equivalent

- Previous experience working in recruitment and managing or overseeing end to end recruitment processes, including the use of social media platforms for recruitment

- Previous experience of working with both an HRIS and ATS

- Previous experience in HR operations, managing/supporting systems and processes as required

- Excellent IT skills, including an HRIS and standard office IT programmes, and a good understanding of databases

- Evidence of ongoing CPD

- Positive can-do attitude and a proactive team player

Recruitment Manager Benefits:

- 25 days paid annual leave plus the 8 public holidays

- All year round staff also benefit from 4 additional noncontractual days off between Christmas Eve and New Year during the School s Christmas closure period

- Competitive pension schemes

- Death in service

- Private health care scheme

- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, including access to free counselling, financial and legal advice

- Free lunch during term-time

- Free use of school gym and pool at agreed times

- Discounted fitness classes

- Free on-site parking and secure spaces for bikes

- Cycle to work scheme

Eligibility criteria may apply for some staff benefits

Application Process:

We recognise the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to ensure that our staffing at all levels and in all roles is diverse and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.

Closing date: 30 July 2025 9am

Interview date: 12 August 2025

Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

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