HR Officer

HR Officer Location: Poole Salary: Circa £35,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 25th May 2026 Interviews: Week commencing 1st June 2026 The Canford Schools Group is a growing family of leading independent schools, employing around 600 staff across our community. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive HR Officer to join our HR team in providing a professional and effective human resources service across the School. Reporting to the HR Operations Manager, the successful candidate will work closely with managers and employees to offer day-to-day HR guidance and support across the full range of HR activities This is a varied generalist role supporting the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment and onboarding, managing employee relations cases, coordinating appraisals and staff development, supporting wellbeing initiatives, and ensuring HR systems and records are accurate and compliant. A strong working knowledge of employment law is required to ensure compliance in all HR activity. The successful candidate should be approachable, collaborative, and able to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders. Flexibility, a good work ethic, professional discretion, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines are essential. Experience in a similar HR role is required, and a CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) qualification is desirable. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 (with one hour for lunch). Some flexibility may be available for the preferred candidate. Please note this position is a full-year position. In return, Canford offers a generous benefits package, including 38 days holiday per annum (inclusive of bank holidays), a contributory pension scheme, BUPA Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme, discounted membership of the Sports Centre and Golf Club, and free lunches during term time. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Canford School, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application