People Services (HR) Officer

Full time, all year round, 40 hours per week, 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Permanent.

The role:

Benenden School is seeking an experienced administrator to join our HR team as a People Services (HR) Officer. This is a key role within our HR function, providing high quality, operational and people-centred services. The Department currently comprises the Head of People, People Services (HR) Manager, People Services (HR) Officer and HRIS & People Systems Lead. Our aim is to recruit a further People Services Officer to build additional capacity within the team. Both roles will work collaboratively with teaching, boarding (pupil-facing) and operational staff on all recruitment tasks, low level employee relation matters and occasional project work.

There will also be a focus on compliance relating to checks for new contractors working within the School, including carrying out DBS applications and Right to Work checks, interviewing potential new contractors and taking responsibility for recording accurate information on the Contractor Single Central Register.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced environment, supporting a high calibre team in a culture that thrives on delivering excellence as standard.

About you:

• You will have excellent organisational skills and be proficient in the use of IT systems and software programmes.
• You should have the ability to use your own initiative and take ownership of tasks, seeing them through to completion to a high standard, with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Experience of working in an office environment and familiarity with recruitment processes are essential, while previous experience in a school-based HR role would be highly desirable.

Benenden is one of the leading day and boarding schools in Britain. We were founded in 1923 and are situated in 250 acres of attractive parkland in Kent. There are 550 girls in the school, aged 11-18, with 190 of those in the Sixth Form. Benenden is at the forefront of girls’ education in the UK, with recent innovations including the Benenden Diploma, a bespoke curriculum for our youngest two-year groups, and the Professional Skills Programme, teaching the Sixth Form skills for the workplace.

We are an ambitious school, with recent developments including a state-of-the-art Science Centre and all-weather sports pitch, and the newly established Centenary Hall and Sir David K.P. Li Music School. At Benenden we know that everyone brings a unique perspective that adds to our community. We want to attract, retain and develop diverse talent, so that we are a great school, this means recruiting from the widest possible pool of talent.

Benenden offers its own generous pay structure, responsibility allowances and benefits. Staff are provided with meals whilst on duty, catering for all tastes and dietary requirements. The school’s leisure facilities, including wonderful grounds, a fitness gym and swimming pool are also available for staff to use.

For a full job description and to apply, please click the apply button. Completed applications should be received by 9:00am on Tuesday 7th April 2026. Please direct any informal enquiries to recruitment@benenden.school. Please note CVs are not accepted in isolation.

The post-holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom they come into contact. They must ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times, this appointment will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Benenden School is committed to equal opportunities and equal pay for all employees.