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HR Specialist (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 191451
FE & HE Competitive Contract / Temp mid Level 6 October 2026
South East
Paulina Kosowska

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Job Description

HR Specialist

Temporary

Location: the South East

Start date: 12 October 2026

About the Role

You'll join a further education provider in the South East, working as part of the HR team to support colleagues across the organisation.

This is a hands-on role where you'll provide practical HR support and advice, helping to keep day-to-day people processes running smoothly in a busy education setting.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Experience working in an HR role
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • A well-organised, methodical approach to your work
  • The ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Experience of HR within an education or public sector environment
  • A CIPD qualification, or working towards one

If you're an HR professional looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV, or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the role.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Paulina Kosowska

Paulina Kosowska

Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Experience working in an HR role
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Well-organised, methodical approach
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Skills & Qualifications

HR supportHR advicePeople processesConfidentialityCommunicationOrganisation

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