HR and Compliance Officer

HR and Compliance Officer (Permanent Contract)
Hillingdon, West London
£28,498 - £31,121 per annum: (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)
Start date: ASAP

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Executive Officer with a strong background in HR, data compliance, administration, and governance to join a values-driven, specialist school in West London. This is a unique opportunity to support the Principal and senior leadership team in delivering operational excellence across several core areas including recruitment, performance management, policy compliance, and statutory data returns.

The successful candidate will be a key point of contact for HR matters and compliance, ensuring that best practices are embedded throughout the organisation in line with employment law, safeguarding standards, and data protection requirements.

Human Resources:

Provide operational HR advice to senior staff, ensuring policies and procedures are followed.

Lead on recruitment, onboarding, induction, and probation.

Maintain the Single Central Record and ensure all pre-employment checks are completed.

Monitor staff attendance and support absence management procedures.

Liaise with external HR service providers on complex issues such as disciplinary and grievance matters.

Manage CPD, appraisal, and performance systems (BlueSky).

Compliance & Governance:

Keep HR and school policies up to date and ensure regular reviews.

Support the implementation of legislative changes and statutory guidance.

Organise and support key meetings and governance activities.

Data and Administration:

Act as the school’s Data Protection Officer ensuring GDPR compliance.

Coordinate statutory returns, including School Census submissions.

Manage sensitive information securely and ensure accurate record keeping.

GCSEs (incl. English & Maths), A-Level or equivalent.

CIPD Foundation Level 3 or equivalent HR qualification.

Experience providing HR support in an education setting or similar.

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain confidentiality.

Desirable:

Experience using MIS systems such as SIMS or Arbor.

Safer Recruitment training.

Experience with BlueSky or similar PMF/CPD platforms.

What we offer

As a HR officer and part of our team, you benefit from: 

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. 
Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability). 
Social and networking events.
Pension contributions. 
CPD to help with your professional development.
Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. 

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

How to apply 
If you are a HR officer who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. 

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)

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