HR Graduate

Permanent, Full-time, Full Year Contract Salary: Point 16 - £30,529 to Point 19 - £32,436 gross pay per annum depending on qualifications and relevant experience. Whitgift is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys, with approximately 1500 pupils including over one hundred boarding pupils and flexi boarding pupils. It is set in an attractive 48-acre parkland site in South Croydon enjoying excellent links to London, Surrey and the south coast. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented graduate to join our HR Recruitment & Compliance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in Human Resources within an independent school environment. Supporting the HR Recruitment & Compliance Manager, you will contribute to the delivery of a professional, efficient and compliant HR service, helping to ensure the school meets its safeguarding, regulatory and recruitment obligations. The role offers exposure to a broad range of HR activities, with a particular focus on recruitment compliance, pre-employment vetting, data management, reporting and record keeping. You will support the review and maintenance of HR documentation, assist with compliance processes, manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism, and build positive relationships with staff, candidates, visitors and external stakeholders. You will also have opportunities to develop your analytical skills by supporting the collection and reporting of HR data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement. We are looking for a highly organised individual with excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and a proactive approach to learning. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, handling confidential information and working collaboratively within a small team. An interest in compliance, safeguarding, administration and data-driven decision-making is essential. We welcome applications from all parts