Job Description

Are you an organised, customer orientated and detail-driven professional with a passion for people and process? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment? Wellington College is looking for a proactive and personable

HR Administrator

to join our developing HR team!

About the Role

The HR Administration function is pivotal to our people processes and the successful candidate will therefore be at the centre of all HR operations. We are ideally looking for someone who has the enthusiasm and ambition to grow with the department.


Specific responsibilities will include, but not limited to, supporting initial recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring all necessary pre-employment checks are carried out to the highest standard, assisting with all employee lifecycle processes and contributing to a range of HR projects and improvement initiatives. Working closely with HR Managers, Advisers and our internal customers this is a great opportunity for someone who has excellent customer service and administration skills but who may also want to professionalise these skills through the attainment of vocational qualifications.


You will join on a full time, 35 hours per week contract.

Why Wellington?

Wellington is a progressive employer located in a stunning 400-acre campus, and is a place of ambition, innovation, and heart. Our community is built on five core values--

Kindness, Courage, Respect, Integrity, and Responsibility

--which guide everything we do. We are proud to be a school that not only nurtures academic excellence but also champions wellbeing, creativity, and global citizenship.

What We're Looking For

Excellent administration skills ideally gained within a busy HR environment High attention to detail and the ability to multi-task Strong communication and interpersonal abilities High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion CIPD Level 3 or equivalent (desirable) or the ambition to gain such vocational qualifications Experience gained within an educational setting or knowledge of safeguarding (desirable)

Our Benefits

We don't just offer a job--we offer a rewarding career with a host of benefits to support your wellbeing and development:


Wellington College provides an extensive array of benefits alongside a competitive salary. Employees can enjoy 33 days of annual leave (which includes bank holidays) and additional discretionary days on occasions over the festive period. You will be eligible for complimentary lunch during shifts and benefit from company support for professional development where appropriate. Additional perks include subsidised membership to the Wellington Health & Fitness Club, a generous personal pension scheme, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme. The college also offers an enhanced Maternity/Paternity scheme, a cycle-to-work initiative, free parking, fee remission for college tuition, and a health cash plan.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to bring your HR & Administration expertise to a role where your work truly matters, apply now and become part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and care.


Interviews will be held w/c 1st September


For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Support page at Wellington College recruitment Website. Applications will only be accepted through the designated application form on our vacancy website.


Wellington College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).


The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.


We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date or to close the vacancy prior to closing date if deemed appropriate. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.


We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds.

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK and must be able to produce supporting documents.