The School

The Pilgrims’ School is a leading, selective day and boarding boys’ prep and double choir school in a beautiful and historic 'city meets country’ setting in Winchester. It is a vibrant, lively school where boys aged 4 to 13 are encouraged to find their passions and nurture them, whether that be in the classroom, science lab, music room, art room, sports fields, at Forest School or beyond.

Nestled between Winchester Cathedral, Winchester College, and Wolvesey Palace, the School occupies a superb site in the historic Cathedral Close. We enjoy the use of the picturesque Wolvesey playing fields and the sporting facilities of Winchester College. With our choral foundations, the School encourages musical achievements in all its pupils but also excels in academic endeavours, sport and the arts. We enjoy an enviable local and national reputation.

The Role

The School is looking to recruit an excellent, enthusiastic HR Advisor who will be responsible for all HR administration, sitting within the wider HR & Finance Department and reporting to the Director of Finance & Resources. The role would suit an individual who has previously worked in an HR Assistant or Advisory role, ideally within a school setting, and who has been responsible for all areas of HR administration, as well as providing advice on HR-related issues in line with ACAS guidelines, when required.

This is an all-year-round role working 30 hours a week (Monday to Friday, 9am - 3.30pm); however, there is some flexibility on start and end times during the day with the ability to work from home at times during the school holidays. We are open to discussing flexible working options with candidates.

The incumbent will deliver an excellent, high-quality and efficient HR service, as well as providing administration support to the department when required.

Accuracy, confidentiality, tact, diplomacy and the ability to handle multiple sources of information are key. Therefore, to be successful in this role, you must have resilience and be good at managing your time, as well as delivering a high level of provision.

Benefits

In return, we offer a wide choice of freshly prepared, nutritious lunch meals, snacks, tea and coffee throughout the day and free of charge; 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays; contribution to the NEST pension scheme; staff remission on school fees; and free on-site parking.

To apply, please visit our vacancies page via the Apply button, where you will find an application form and further information.

Closing date: 9am on 2 December 2024.
Interview date: w/c 16 December 2024.

Early applications are encouraged.

Candidates are encouraged to review the school’s full Recruitment Policy and Safeguarding Policy, both of which are available to download from the school website.