Canford School is seeking an experienced and proactive HR Officer to join our HR Team in providing a professional and effective human resources service across the School. Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Officer will work closely with managers and employees to offer day-to-day HR guidance and support across the full range of HR activities.
Key responsibilities include supporting recruitment and onboarding, managing employee relations cases, coordinating appraisals and staff development, supporting wellbeing initiatives, and ensuring HR systems and records are accurate and compliant. A strong working knowledge of employment law is required to ensure compliance in all HR activity.
Applicants should be approachable, collaborative, and able to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders. Flexibility, a good work ethic, professional discretion, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines are essential. Experience in a similar HR role is required, and a CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) qualification is desirable.
This is 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.
Canford offers an excellent 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.
Closing Date: Sunday 26th October 2025
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 applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening. We are also committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Human Resources
* Industries: Higher Education
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