Recruitment & HR Officer

Job Description:

Scholars School System is a dynamic and growing educational institution under the UK College of Accountancy and Business (UKCAB). We are committed to providing high-quality education and fostering academic excellence across our campuses. Our mission is to empower students through inclusive, innovative, and supportive learning environments.

Job Summary

We are seeking an organised, proactive, and people-focused Recruitment Officer to join our HR team. The Recruitment Officer will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment processes across all campuses, supporting academic and administrative hiring, and ensuring a smooth candidate experience aligned with our organisational values.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the full recruitment lifecycle for academic and non-academic roles.
• Draft and publish job advertisements across various platforms.
• Source and engage candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, and internal networks.
• Screen CVs and shortlist candidates based on job criteria.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers and panel members.
• Liaise with campus centre managers to confirm staffing requirements and vacancies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment records and documentation.
• Communicate professionally with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Draft and issue offer letters and coordinate onboarding activities in collaboration with HR.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and safer recruitment procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of recruitment strategies and processes.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven experience in a recruitment, HR, or administrative role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Experience in education sector recruitment.
• Familiarity with safeguarding practices and DBS processes.
• CIPD qualification or working towards it.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary range is £25,400 - £30,000
• £24,000 - £30,000 per annum.
• Holiday entitlement is 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Up to £5k annual incentives pro-rata given quarterly on meeting KPIs upon successful probation period (on top of salary)
• 5% annual increase per year on completion from your start date of service and on meeting KPIs