HR Officer (TUPE/Integration)
Location: Wimborne Minster
Salary : £35,000 per annum
If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership, work on meaningful change projects, and make a visible impact, this could be the role for you.
The Canford Group is a growing family of leading independent schools, employing around 600 staff across our community. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a HR professional with TUPE experience to take on a key role supporting organisational change and ensuring a seamless employee experience during transition periods.
This is a hands‑on role at the centre of transformation. You will play a lead part in delivering TUPE activities working closely with senior stakeholders to plan and implement employee transfers, minimising risk, and ensure a smooth and compliant process. Working alongside the HR Operations Manager and senior leaders you will contribute directly to how the group grows and integrates making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys project based work and being involved in change.
In addition to TUPE focused work, you will also operate as a generalist HR Officer, supporting the wider HR Team as needed. This will include involvement in recruitment, employee relations, HR operations, and people initiatives, offering a board and varied workload.
Qualifications
* Has solid knowledge of employment law, with practical TUPE experience
* Is confident working in a fast‑moving busy evolving environment
* Takes a pragmatic, solutions focused approach
* Is comfortable building relationships
* Enjoys balancing project work with day to day HR operations
This is ideally a full‑time role, Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00 (with one hour for lunch). Some flexibility may be available for the preferred candidate. Please note this position is not term‑time only.
Benefits
Canford offers a generous benefits package, including 38 days holiday per annum (inclusive of bank holidays), a contributory pension scheme, BUPA Cash Plan, Cycle to Work scheme, discounted membership of the Sports Centre and Golf Club, and free lunches during term time.
If you would like to find out more about this position, we would be keen to hear from you.
Closing Date: Sunday 12 th April 2026
Interviews: Friday 17 th April 2026
We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from a diverse range of suitable qualified candidates
Canford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful job applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Canford School, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
https://www.canford.com/Job-Vacancies
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