Role: People Services Administrator

Tenure – Full time preferred (hours could vary providing the majority of the week is covered)

Annual Salary Range: £24,813 - £28,186 per annum based on skills and experience

This is a superb opportunity for an exceptional HR/People Service administrator, ideally with school experience, to work in a leading independent school based in Kent. If you share our values of confidence, compassion, courage and courtesy we’d like to hear from you.

Role outline

The People Services Administrator supports the team in providing a high quality, people centred service. Our aim is to build on our reputation as a credible, professional and flexible team. This is a service driven role for a detail orientated and enthusiastic full-time People Services Administrator working 37.5 hours per week, all year round. Providing day to day recruitment administration in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy will be a key area of focus. The role offers an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced environment, supporting a high calibre supportive team in a culture that thrives on delivering excellence as standard.

As an exceptional School, we want to attract, retain, and develop diverse talent at all levels so that our pupils feel and understand the power and depth of a diverse community. This means recruiting from the widest possible pool of talent, removing barriers that can prevent people from showing their full potential, and fostering a fully inclusive environment which maximises collaboration and empowers everyone.
In return for your commitment Benenden School offer employees’ pension contribution, meals provided free of charge whilst on duty, free on-site parking, and use of the school’s leisure facilities, including a fitness gym and swimming pool.

Benenden School is an independent day and boarding school for girls, founded in 1923 and situated in 250 acres of beautiful parkland in rural Kent. At present, there are 550 girls in the school. A considerable amount of new building has been completed in recent years, including an All-Weather Pitch, Staff Housing and a new School Hall and Music School.

Could you be the one?
This is no ordinary role – we strive to attract extraordinary people. We anticipate a strong field and reserve the right to move swiftly for the right candidate. Ideally the successful candidate will join us quickly.

For a full job description and to apply, please download the application pack below. Completed applications should be sent to recruitment@benenden.school by 9:00am on 15 July.
Likely Interview date: w/c 22 July 2024.

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 Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Benenden School is committed to equal opportunities and equal pay for all employees.