HR & Recruitment Coordinator at Cranleigh School, Cranleigh

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.

This is a full-time, on-site role working year-round. However, we welcome applications from candidates interested in a job-share. Please indicate your preference (full-time or part-time) in your application.

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). Exposure to Employee Relations processes.

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.

Cranleigh offers a supportive community environment and also a wide range of benefits. 

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 on the website) as soon as possible and no later than 9:00am on 23rd October 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.