We are seeking an organised, proactive, and detail-oriented HR & Recruitment Coordinator to join our busy Human Resources department. Reporting jointly to the HR & Wellbeing Officer and the Recruitment Specialist, you will play a vital role across the entire employee lifecycle. From managing high-volume recruitment campaigns and welcoming candidates to administering onboarding, compliance, and safeguarding checks (KCSIE/ISI), your work will directly impact our staff and student experience.
Set in the beautiful Surrey Hills, Cranleigh School is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school. We are defined by our strong community ethos, outstanding pastoral care, and a deep commitment to nurturing the "whole person" in a safe, aspirational environment.
Key Responsibilities
- HR Support: Provide full administrative support for onboarding, training, contract changes, appraisals, and leaver processes using our HRIS (Ciphr).
- Recruitment Admin: Act as the first point of contact for candidates, draft job descriptions, post vacancies, schedule interviews, and maintain our ATS (iRecruit).
- Compliance & Safeguarding: Partner with Safer Recruitment specialists to ensure all statutory pre-employment checks are completed accurately.
- General Administration: Assist with employee benefits (medical insurance, housing), maintain digital records, and support the shift from paper-based to electronic systems.
What We Are Looking For
- Experience: Previous experience in an HR and/or recruitment coordination role, ideally handling busy or high-volume campaigns.
- Skills: Exceptional communication skills, a high level of discretion/GDPR awareness, and strong Microsoft Office skills.
- Attributes: A collaborative team player who is calm under pressure and deeply committed to safeguarding and child welfare.
- Desirable: Experience within the education sector and a CIPD Level 3 qualification or recruitment related qualification (or a willingness to work toward one, with training support available).
How to Apply
If you are ready to bring your organisational expertise to a values-driven community, we would love to hear from you.
Cranleigh offers a supportive community environment and also a wide range of benefits.
To find out more and to apply, please visit our website.
Candidates are requested to submit a brief letter of application (no more than one side of A4), together with the online application and supported by a full CV (via the ‘Apply now’ button) as soon as possible and no later than 9:00 am on Friday 12th June 2026.
Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised.
Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post holder will be subject to a DBS check.
