Here at South Thames Colleges Group, we are seeking a Human Resources Advisor to support the activities associated with the recruitment and onboarding of staff and agency workers. Working closely with the Head of HR (Staff Recruitment & Onboarding), the Staff Recruitment and Onboarding Manager, and the Staff Recruitment Co-ordinator, you’ll perform administrative duties in support of the HR function and the processes associated with the delivery of the recruitment and onboarding service.
You’ll liaise with new starters and managers, ensuring that a timely onboarding service is delivered and that information is available regarding planned start dates and progress of compliance checks prior to an individual’s commencement. You’ll ensure that all information relating to the required compliance checks (including agency compliance information) is entered on our HR System and that any onboarding information is added for new starters and you’ll provide advice and guidance to managers and staff on policies and procedures related to recruitment, onboarding and compliance.
As our Human Resources Advisor, we’d like you to have experience of working in a HR administration, generalist or recruitment and onboarding focused role. With excellent communication, interpersonal and prioritisation skills, you’ll be able to build positive relationships with a range of internal and external contacts, able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
Well-organised and able to manage tasks and deadlines calmly and effectively, you’ll be proficient in the use of IT at Level 2/Intermediate level including Word, Excel, Databases and Outlook, with the ability to create reports and adhere to systems and procedures. You’ll be positive and flexible in approach, with a willingness to get involved and support broader HR activities when needed.
This post will predominantly be based at South Thames College, Wandsworth but you may be required to work from all STCG sites.
Closing date for the return of completed applications is 24th February 2026.
Interviews will be held on 27th February 2026.
The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 27 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to achieve and progress