Ipswich, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Skills: Recruitment, Onboarding, HR Administration, Compliance, Microsoft Office
Ipswich, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Ipswich, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$28k–$29k/yr
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Ipswich, England, United Kingdom · On-site
4YP (For Children and Young People)Address: 14 Lower Brook Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1APSalary: £31,380 per annumHours: 37 hours per weekContract: PermanentReference: 0807 4YP are seeking to appoint a full-time Childr…
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Ipswich, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Orwell Park School Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP10 0ER Salary: £12.71 per hours Hours: 14 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Contract: Permanent Reference: 5220 Orwell Park is a co-educational prep school for day pupils an…
Skills: Administrative Support, Data Entry, HR Systems, Attention To Detail, Organisational Skills
Ipswich, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Realise FuturesAddress: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5NZSalary: £17,640 per annumHours: 23.31 hours per week Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible Reference: 0806 Realise Futures is looking for a ESOL Tutor. Location…
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Ipswich, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Realise Futures Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5NZSalary: £17,640 per annumHours: 23.31 hours per week Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible Reference: 0805 Realise Futures is looking for an English Tutor. Loc…
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Ipswich, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$26k–$28k/yr
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Ipswich, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$91k–$109k/yr
Suffolk County Council Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BXSalary: £91,136 - £109,215 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week flexible working options available Contract: Permanent We are looking for an experien…
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Ipswich, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Skills: Driving, Vehicle Maintenance, Pupil Supervision, Route Navigation, Punctuality
Ipswich, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Ipswich, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Castle Hill Junior SchoolAddress: Dryden Road Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 6QDSalary: £30,024 pro rataHours: Part time, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 3.30 pm with a 30-minute unpaid breakCon…
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Ipswich, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Old Buckenham Hall Address: Brettenham Park, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 7PHSalary: £13.39 per hourHours: 40 hours per week Contract: Permanent. Required as soon possible Reference: 5207 An opportunity has arisen for an experie…
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Ipswich, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Britannia Primary School and NurseryAddress: Britannia Road, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP4 5HESalary: £17,698 per annumHours: 31.65 hours per week, 38 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.20pm (30-minute break) *Contract: …
Skills: Communication, Written Language, Child Supervision, Creativity, Flexibility
Ipswich, England, United Kingdom · On-site
St Margaret’s CEVA Primary SchoolAddress: Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 2BTSalary: £25,185 per annum pro rata Hours: 28.75 hours week, 38 weeks per year, Monday – Friday 8.30am – 3.15pm Contract: Fixed Term for 12 months, require…
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Ipswich, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Copleston High School Address: Copleston Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 5HDSalary: £13.05 per hourHours: Part timeContract: Temporary until March 2027, required from September 2026Reference: 5198 Copleston High School are se…
Skills: Minibus Driving, Student Transportation, Safeguarding, Child Protection
Ipswich, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Raedwald TrustAddress: 291 Spring Road, Ipswich IP4 5NDSalary: £44,836 per annum, pro rataHours: 20 hours per week, 40 weeks per yearContract: PermanentReference: 5202 About us At Raedwald Trust, we are proud to deliver …
Skills: Kitchen Management, Meal Preparation, Nutrition, Food Safety, Compliance
Ipswich, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$26k–$43k/yr
Company Description Catch22 is a social business, a not for profit business with a social mission. For over 200 years we have designed and delivered services that build resilience and aspiration in people and communities…
Skills: Behaviour Management, Trauma-Informed Approach, Lesson Planning, Curriculum Development, Safeguarding
Ipswich, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$35k–$51k/yr
Ipswich Academy Address: 9 Brazier's Wood Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0SPSalary: £34,823 - £51,048 per annum (TLR2a payment £3,527)Hours: Full timeContract: Permanent, required from September 2026Reference: 5201 Ipswich Aca…
Skills: Mathematics Teaching, Curriculum Development, Student Motivation, Classroom Management, Team Leadership
Ipswich, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$30k–$32k/yr
Job Role We’re currently recruiting Employment Specialists who will be at the heart of our delivery approach. We’re currently recruiting an Employment Specialist to join our dedicated Connect to Work team. This role form…
Skills: Case Management, Learning Disability Support, Employer Engagement, Person-Centred Approach, SMART Targeting
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The role focuses on systemising the recruitment and onboarding process within a new HR and payroll system. It involves managing administration and compliance to ensure a positive candidate experience.
Candidates should be highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive with strong communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to work independently are required.
Address: Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 3SL
Salary: £31,000 - £35,000 per annum FTE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week 43 weeks per year (term time plus 4 weeks)
Contract: Permanent, required from 1 September 2026
Reference: 0811
Lapwing is a specialist therapeutic education provider and charity, working with young people facing exclusion from education, employment and the community through social, emotional, behavioural or learning difficulties and disabilities. Lapwing delivers a broad range of highly personalised education programmes and projects that are designed to meet the needs of, and help realise the aspirations of, each young person.
We are recruiting a Recruitment Officer to drive forward our vision to systemise the recruitment and onboarding process in a new HR and payroll system. This is a varied role, and we are looking for someone who is highly organised and detail-oriented to support the administration and compliance of recruitment and onboarding. The role plays a key part in ensuring a positive experience for candidates whilst maintaining compliance and adherence to company policy.
This role will suit someone who is pro-active, able to work on their own initiative, methodical in their approach and has good attention to detail. You will be a problem solver with excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills, and competent in the use of Microsoft Office and systems.
This is an office-based position situated in Martlesham Heath. The role is term time plus four weeks across the school holiday periods expecting approx. two of these weeks during the summer holiday period.
For an informal chat about the role please contact Debbie Saunders, Finance and Compliance Manager, on 01473 621762.
Alternatively, please download the Job Description (pdf) and Person Specification (pdf).
To apply and access an application pack, please visit our website.
Please return all completed applications by email marked for the attention of Debbie Saunders to [email protected].
Closing date: 9am, 17 July 2026.
Interview date: 21 or 22 July 2026.
Promoted as JOTW (Job of the Week) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.
Lapwing Education welcomes everyone and creates inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work. Appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Lapwing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
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