HR Administrator

HR AdministratorSalary: £22,000 per annumClosing Date: Friday 31 July 2026This role is for someone who can keep HR administration accurate, confidential and timely across Eastbourne College and St Andrews Prep. You will manage staff records, leave and sickness logging, DBS and occupational health checks, and support appraisal processes providing a professional first impression of the Bursary team and enabling the wider school to run smoothly.What you'll be doingRecord and maintain annual leave requests and sickness absences accurately.Issue, collect and file staff appraisal documentation and other personnel records.Maintain daily filing of HR documentation in personnel files, ensuring confidentiality and compliance.Progress DBS checks and issue occupational health pre-employment medical links.Draft routine employment-related correspondence and provide administrative support for HR projects.Support the HR and payroll team in day-to-day tasks and give a professional, courteous impression to staff and external contacts.Carry out any other administrative duties required to support the HR function.What we're looking forEssentialStrong administration experience with confident use of Microsoft Office, including Teams.Excellent attention to detail and an organised approach to record keeping.Clear and confident communicator on the telephone and in writing.DesirableFamiliarity with working in schools.Previous experience in an HR environment.If you enjoy routine and project work in equal measure, have a careful approach to confidential records, and can work within a small HR team, this role will suit you.About the team or departmentThe role sits in the Bursary at Eastbourne College on Old Wish Road, Eastbourne, working alongside HR and payroll colleagues who provide administrative and people services across Eastbourne College and St Andrews Prep. The team provides the first point of contact for staff HR queries and supports the College's employment processes.What we offer30 hours per week, all year round (normally 8.30am3.00pm, MondayFriday, with a 30-minute unpaid break). An alternative working pattern may be considered.Pension: automatic enrolment after three months (College contribution 5% of gross salary; employee contribution 3% unless you opt out).Five weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (to be taken by agreement with your line manager).Life assurance, lunch during normal working hours, access to College sports facilities and free tickets to College productions.About usThe post supports HR provision for Eastbourne College and St Andrews Prep and is based in the Bursary at Eastbourne College, Old Wish Road, Eastbourne.Safer RecruitmentEastbourne College (Incorporated) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks, and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.How to ApplyTo apply, please complete the mandatory application form. An up-to-date CV and covering letter must be uploaded with this online application form. Applications will be considered upon receipt, and we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy.The closing date for applications is Friday 31 July 2026.Equal OpportunitiesEastbourne College (Incorporated) welcomes applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our pupil intake. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the wellbeing and education of the pupils.Eastbourne College (Incorporated) is a non-smoking establishment.TPBN1_UKTJ