HR & Recruitment Coordinator
School
Cranleigh School
Salary
£31,200 per annum
Working hours
Full time
Application Deadline
Friday, June 12, 2026
Job Summary
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.
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.
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.
- 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).
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, please see the job description below.
To apply, please click on the 'Apply Now' button in the top right corner.
Candidates are requested to submit a brief letter of application (no more than one side of A4\), and 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.
Job Profile
About us
Cranleigh aims to educate children in a truly holistic sense, providing every opportunity for pupils to discover and nurture their talents and passions. We want every pupil in our care to flourish. Above all, we want Cranleighans to go out into the world as Thinking, Being, Giving individuals.
- Thinking: reflects our style of teaching which aims to provide pupils with a questioning mindset and the skills to think and problem solve.
- Being: is who we are and how we are. Our culture aims to nurture in pupils the core human qualities that enable communities to thrive and support one another
- Giving: is our hope that Cranleighans grow to recognise their privilege and go out into the world ready to give back and help to create meaningful change.
SERVICE
We encourage an attitude of service to each other and to our wider community. We recognise our privileges and our responsibility to give back.
RELATIONSHIPS
We foster strong relationships in our inclusive boarding community. We believe children flourish in safe, supportive environments.
LEADERSHIP
We nurture a spirit of openness, integrity and thoroughness in everything we do, equipping Cranleighans with the knowledge and skills to make a mark on the world. We endeavour to be viewed as leaders in holistic boarding education.
EXCELLENCE
We strive for excellence in everything we do, and aspire to be recognised for our educational vision and the personal qualities of our students.
Contact Details
If you have any questions about this role, or wish to discuss please contact us by email at recruiting@cranleigh.org or by telephone on 01483 542128
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