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 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. 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