Winchester, Hampshire Start Date: January 2026 Salary: 31,519 - 34,933 (dependent on experience)
St Swithun's School is seeking a proactive and professional HR Advisor to join our friendly and supportive HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-performing, values-driven school community.
About the Role
You'll work across the full HR lifecycle, supporting recruitment, employee relations, policy development, and HR systems. You'll collaborate with the Head of HR and HR Assistant to deliver thoughtful, efficient, and compliant HR services to staff across both the prep and senior schools.
Key responsibilities include:
Advising on employment law and HR best practice
Supporting recruitment and onboarding processes
Managing employee relations and absence cases
Contributing to HR projects and system implementation
Ensuring compliance with safeguarding and safer recruitment standards
What We're Looking For
CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)
Strong HR generalist experience and employment law knowledge
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
A collaborative, solution-focused mindset
Experience in education or regulated environments (desirable)
Why Join Us?
30 days annual leave + bank holidays
Generous pension scheme
On-site perks: swimming pool, yoga, Pilates, subsidised meals
Discount on school fees
A beautiful 45-acre campus in the South Downs National Park
The closing date for applications is 9am, Tuesday 18 November 2025.
Applications must be submitted on the online school application form. Further information about the role and how to apply can be found on the school's vacancies website https://www.stswithuns.com/current-vacancies (CVs will not be accepted as an alternative).
Please contact the HR department with any queries about the role or the application process, on 01962 835798 or email: recruitment@stswithuns.com. An informal conversation about the role can be arranged with Sarah Longman, Head of HR.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 31,519.00-34,933.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Sick pay
Licence/Certification:
CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent HR experience) (required)
Work Location: In person