HR & Recruitment Coordinator

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. Desira