Human Resources Officer
Riverside SchoolTeaching
Orpington, London, United Kingdom, England
United Kingdom
FULL_TIME
Status
Live Now
Date Listed19 April 2026
ContractFULL_TIME
Listing TypeDfE_OGL
About This Role
Experience (Essential/Desirable)
- Previous experience of providing HR support to managers and other stakeholders. (Essential)
- Experience of managing challenging conversations. (Desirable)
- Experience of planning and co-ordinating meetings in a time pressured environment. (Essential)
Qualifications / Training (Essential/Desirable)
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent level including at least a C grade in English and Mathematics. (Essential)
- Educated to degree level or equivalent. (Desirable)
- CIPD qualified (Level 3) or hold relevant experience in an equivalent HR role and be willing to work towards. (Essential)
Knowledge / Skills (Essential/Desirable)
- Knowledge and understanding of HR processes and procedures. (Essential)
- Strong ICT skills including Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). (Essential)
- Ability to analyse HR data to produce metrics and analytics. (Essential)
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral. (Essential)
- High level of organisational skills, accurate attention to detail and ability to prioritise. (Essential)
- Ability to build relationships with all staff at various levels within the organisation. (Essential)
- Knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Safer Recruitment. (Desirable)
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team. (Essential)
- Ability to work under pressure, at a pace and meet deadlines containing composure while maintaining a high quality and standard of work. (Essential)
- A change advocate. (Desirable)
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