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HR Officer – Education Sector
Chiswick, London (3 days onsite)
£150–£160 per day (Inside IR35 via an umbrella)
6-month contract
Start date: No later than Monday 11th August
Are you a detail-obsessed HR Administrator with a passion for safeguarding, compliance, and all things recruitment? ✨
Do you thrive in an environment where precision, confidentiality, and people matter? If so, keep reading!
We're working on behalf of a leading Arts educational institution based in Chiswick, seeking a brilliant HR Officer to join their dynamic HR team for a 6-month contract.
What you’ll be doing:
This is a high-impact, admin-heavy role, where you’ll be a key player in ensuring smooth day-to-day HR operations and safeguarding compliance across the organisation. You’ll be:
Managing recruitment admin – writing job ads, coordinating interviews, collecting references, and onboarding new hires
Ensuring compliance with Safer Recruitment in Education guidance – including DBS checks and background screening
Maintaining and updating the Single Central Register in line with KCSIE requirements
Liaising with IT for account creation, passes and access for new staff and visitors
Managing HRIS data – particularly using Cascade (experience highly desirable!)
Conducting inductions, coordinating exit interviews, and tracking training completions
Maintaining impeccable HR records in line with GDPR
What we’re looking for:
We're after someone who brings both administrative excellence and sector-specific know-how. Ideally, you’ll have:
Proven HR administration experience in education or safeguarding-focused settings
Strong working knowledge of onboarding, DBS checks, and Safer Recruitment practices
Familiarity with managing the Single Central Record
A solid track record of using HRIS systems – preferably Cascade
Exceptional attention to detail – nothing escapes your eye!
A calm, professional, and confidential approach to sensitive matters
Availability to start by 11th August latest
Location & Working Pattern:
You'll be based 3 days a week at the Chiswick office (near Turnham Green), with occasional flexibility based on business needs
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