HR & Staff Compliance Administrator - Lambeth, South London
A well-established secondary school in the Lambeth area is seeking an organised and proactive HR & Staff Compliance Administrator to join its dedicated support team. This is a pivotal role focused on ensuring safer recruitment, staff records and HR processes are managed accurately and efficiently, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school.
The Role
Working closely with the School Business Manager and senior leadership team, you will take responsibility for staff administration and compliance. This includes managing recruitment documentation, maintaining the Single Central Record, coordinating pre-employment checks and supporting contract administration for teaching and support staff.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring the school remains fully compliant with safeguarding and employment regulations, while also providing practical HR support to colleagues across the school.
The School
This is a large, inclusive secondary school with a strong reputation for organisation, professionalism and staff support. The leadership team values the contribution of support staff and promotes a collaborative working culture where accuracy, confidentiality and teamwork are highly regarded.
The school environment is busy but well-structured, with clear systems and processes in place.
Key Responsibilities
Maintaining the Single Central Record and staff personnel files
Coordinating safer recruitment checks and onboarding processes
Supporting recruitment administration and interview scheduling
Issuing contracts, amendments and staff documentation
Liaising with external agencies and HR providers
Responding to staff HR and compliance queries
About You
The successful candidate will:
Have experience in HR or administrative roles, ideally within education or a regulated environment
Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Understand safeguarding and safer recruitment requirements
Communicate confidently and professionally
Handle confidential information with discretion
Why Apply?
Central role supporting safeguarding and compliance
Supportive leadership and well-defined processes
Opportunity to develop specialist HR experience in education
Collaborative and professional working environment
This role is ideal for an experienced administrator looking to specialise in HR and compliance within a school setting.
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