Human Resources Manager and Exams Officer

Summary:

Human Resources Manager and Exams Officer role at a co-educational boarding and day school.

About the School:

A school committed to a holistic philosophy of education, nurturing pupils through academic excellence, pastoral care, and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities.

The Opportunity:

Join a vibrant institution as Human Resources Manager and Exams Officer, playing a key role in supporting staff and ensuring the smooth administration of academic examinations. This dual-role position offers the chance to shape both staff experience and student success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full recruitment process, including creating job descriptions, advertising vacancies, and conducting interviews.
• Oversee onboarding, ensuring all pre-employment checks are completed in line with safer recruitment policies.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary procedures.
• Coordinate staff training and professional development programs, including mandatory and continuous professional development (CPD).
• Support the organisation of internal and external examinations in line with examination board regulations.
• Coordinate examination logistics, including room allocation, seating plans, and invigilator training.
• Administer examination results and support the processing of result-related enquiries and appeals.
• Ensure compliance with JCQ regulations and maintain the security of all examination materials and candidate information.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Degree-level qualification and working towards a professional leadership qualification such as CIPD.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Experience in HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and HR policy development.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience in examinations administration and compliance with JCQ regulations.
• Experience in payroll management and working with finance departments.
• Experience in staff wellbeing initiatives and absence management.
• Experience in developing and maintaining HR information systems such as iSAMS.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership training.