Job Description

School Admissions Manager | 8693 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | 50,166 to 54,277 per annum | Grade L | County Hall

Location - County Hall, Norwich


Geography - County Wide



We are seeking a dynamic and highly organised Admission Manager that will play a pivotal role in leading the admissions process for Norfolk.



You will foster strong relationships with both parents and schools, responsible for ensuring a smooth professional and welcoming experience for families.



The service is currently held in very high regard by families and schools. We are looking for an individual who can build on these strengths and continue to develop areas of the service and manage a dedicated team.

Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 6 October, and will take place at County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich.

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:



Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependant on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: + ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
+ A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
+ Relocation expenses (where applicable)
+ An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
+ Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions.
+ Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
+ Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
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Before you apply, we recommend reading the full

and Person Specification

to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.



Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.

Redeployment closing date: 16 September 2025 at 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 23 September 2025 at 23:59

We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate.


We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county.




We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation.




We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.