HR Assistant in Cheltenham

Cheltenham College is seeking a friendly, professional and highly organised HR Assistant to join our well-established HR and Payroll Team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the recruitment and onboarding of staff in a role that offers plenty of variety on a day-to-day basis. At the same time, you will ensure our recruitment, onboarding and safeguarding compliance processes are carried out accurately and efficiently whilst maintaining the highest standards.

The Role

• Supporting recruitment campaigns by advertising vacancies, processing applications and responding to candidate enquiries.
• Welcoming candidates on interview days, helping them feel relaxed and supported throughout the process.
• Completing pre‑employment and safeguarding checks in line with Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) requirements.
• Supporting managers with induction and probation processes to ensure new colleagues receive an excellent welcome to the College.
• Providing professional administrative support to the wider HR Team and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• As your experience grows, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of recruitment for a range of support staff roles, managing the process from advertisement through to appointment.

About You

• We are looking for someone who combines excellent administrative skills with a warm, approachable manner.
• Excellent organisational and administration skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Excel.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly and put candidates at ease.
• A professional, friendly and positive approach when dealing with colleagues, candidates and visitors.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion.
• A proactive, flexible attitude and a willingness to learn.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Experience of working in a highly regulated or compliance‑focused environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join Cheltenham College?

• Cheltenham College is one of the country's leading co‑educational independent schools, offering a supportive and collaborative working environment alongside an attractive benefits package, including:
• Competitive salary
• School lunches during term time
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free parking (subject to availability)
• Access to College sports facilities and swimming pool
• Executive pension scheme
• Benenden Healthcare membership (following probation)

If you are someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in delivering an outstanding candidate experience, and has the attention to detail needed to support robust recruitment and safeguarding processes, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Closing date: 10am on Thursday, 16th July

Interview date: week commencing 27th July

How To Apply

Please click on the application link to apply for this role. The application should be submitted with a covering letter, either in the supporting statement section, or uploaded separately at the time of applying.

Cheltenham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its recruitment and selection of job applicants and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from suitably qualified individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We encourage all candidates to ensure College is aware of your particular requirements should you be invited to interview.