HR & Recruitment Coordinator
Downe House is a leading independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18, based in the village of Cold Ash, Berkshire. We are looking to appoint a HR & Recruitment Co-Ordinator to deliver an efficient recruitment service which is fully compliant with safer recruitment practices in an educational environment. This is a varied role with opportunity to be involved in exciting projects such as planning new starter inductions, co-ordinating training events, researching new employee benefits as well as advising staff on HR policies and process.
Reporting to the HR Manager, you will be responsible for co-ordinating the School’s end to end recruitment processes. Responsibilities will include creating high quality job adverts and role profiles; utilising appropriate social media channels to advertise, search and directly source potential candidates; co-ordinate and participate in selection procedures; and maintain a high quality administrative function that drives the candidate experience. Working closely with a small HR team and hiring managers of academic, pastoral and operational roles, you will deliver a seamless recruitment service and provide advice regarding best practice and recruitment related employment law, presenting practical solutions and options in relation to hiring needs.
Your responsibilities will include:
- creating impactful adverts and job descriptions
- utilising social media channels to advertise and directly source candidates
- co-ordinating engaging selection procedures
- maintaining a high-quality administrative function that drives the candidate experience.
Working closely with hiring managers of academic, pastoral and operational roles, you will provide advice regarding best practice and recruitment related employment law, presenting practical solutions and options in relation to hiring needs.
Other duties will include:
- preparing Offer Letters and Contracts of Employment
- carrying out vetting checks on new staff and recording details on the SCR
- maintaining the HRIS
We offer a range of benefits including:
generous pension scheme (9% employer contribution) and generous school fee remission scheme
provision of delicious free meals, on-site parking
modern gym and swimming pool facilities
a vibrant and supportive staff community
beautiful working environment in a semi-rural location.
Further Information
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Hermitage Road, Cold Ash, Thatcham, RG18 9JJ
- 34 Day Girls (11-18)
- 522 Boarding Girls (11-18)
- GSA, HMC, ISC
01635 200286 https://downehouse.net
Closing Date: 27 October 2025
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