HR & Recruitment Coordinator
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 employee lifecycle. In this vital role, you will support both HR operations and recruitment activities across the School, ensuring our processes are delivered efficiently, professionally, and in full compliance with employment legislation and safeguarding requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- HR Support: Provide full administrative support for onboarding, training, contract changes, appraisals, and leaver processes, utilising our HR information system.
- Recruitment Coordination: Act as the main point of contact for candidates, assist with drafting job descriptions, post vacancies, schedule interviews, and maintain our recruitment tracker.
- Compliance & Safeguarding: Partner with Safer Recruitment specialists to ensure all statutory pre-employment and safeguarding 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
- Skills & Experience: Experience in a coordination or fast-paced administrative role, with exposure to HR or recruitment processes.
- Capabilities: Exceptional communication skills, a high level of discretion/GDPR awareness, and strong Microsoft Office skills. Proficiency in HRIS and ATS platforms are desirable.
- Attributes: A collaborative team player who is calm under pressure and deeply committed to safeguarding and child welfare.
- Desirable: Experience within the education sector, or a willingness to work toward a foundational HR/recruitment qualification (with training support available).
What We Offer
- Enjoy the buzzing, vibrant atmosphere of our school community on-site. Flexibility outside of term time may be considered.
- Professional Development: A fully funded opportunity to complete the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, supporting your long-term career progression in HR.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, Gym, free lunches and a supportive, collaborative team environment.
How to Apply
If you are ready to bring your organisational expertise to a values-driven community, we would love to hear from you.
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 9:00am on Monday 20th July 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.
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.
Our core values of service, leadership, relationships and excellence underpin all elements of boarding life and education. In the classroom, on the sports field, in the rehearsal studios and creative spaces, we uphold a desire to nurture students with a sense of self-belief supported by a strong moral compass.
We encourage an attitude of service to each other and to our wider community. We recognise our privileges and our responsibility to give back.
We foster strong relationships in our inclusive boarding community. We believe children flourish in safe, supportive environments.
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.
We strive for excellence in everything we do, and aspire to be recognised for our educational vision and the personal qualities of our students.
