Senior HR Officer – High-Performing Secondary School

Marchant Recruitment; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education institution in Brighton is seeking a Senior HR Officer to provide support for HR operations and expert guidance across the school. Responsibilities include advising managers, managing HR casework, and ensuring consistent policy implementation. The ideal candidate should have a strong HR background, preferably in the education sector, with sound knowledge of employment law and exceptional communication skills. This position offers a vibrant working environment committed to staff development.

Qualifications

• Strong HR background, ideally within education or public sector.
• Sound knowledge of employment law.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice to managers and staff.
• Support recruitment, restructuring, and contract management.
• Manage HR casework including absence and performance.
• Ensure HR policies are implemented consistently.
• Support staff wellbeing and engagement initiatives.

Skills

Strong HR background

Sound knowledge of employment law

Confident communicator

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Job description

Start Date: January 2026

Location: Brighton, East Sussex

About the Role

A high-achieving secondary school in Brighton is seeking a Senior HR Officer to support HR operations and provide expert guidance across the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice to managers and staff
• Support recruitment, restructuring, and contract management
• Manage HR casework including absence and performance
• Ensure HR policies are implemented consistently
• Support staff wellbeing and engagement initiatives

About the School

The school is known for its inclusive ethos, excellent behaviour, and commitment to staff development. It offers a vibrant working environment close to excellent transport links.

About You

• Strong HR background, ideally within education or public sector
• Sound knowledge of employment law
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively