Job Description

The position of Head of Admissions will deliver a first class admissions experience for prospective families. The role manages all aspects of the admissions process, liaising with prospective parents and assisting with the organisation of events for prospective pupils, as well as maintaining the databases and the day to day procedures.

As a large component of the role focuses on the administration of the admissions process, the successful candidate will have an excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to efficiently process data. In addition, they will possess excellent written abilities, be highly organised and proactive. The Head of Admissions will work closely with the School Leadership Team and the Group Marketing and Admissions Director to deliver the school's ambitious recruitment targets.

To be successful in this role, candidates will need to have a warm and welcoming personality as well as being a team player and be able to work with colleagues across the school. In addition, the successful candidate will have to manage numerous tasks and manage priorities to ensure all families are given exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

oTo be the first point of contact for prospective parents or agents either via telephone or email.

oTo send out prospectuses and other relevant information and advise parents of the Admissions process.

oPrepare and send all correspondence to prospective families including registration, offer, welcome letters etc.

oBe responsible for maintaining the Admissions database and managing the enquiry pipeline - receiving, logging and promptly following up on all outstanding enquiries. Keeping the database up-to-date with status changes at each stage of enquiry.

oIn line with the standardised admissions process, and UKVI sponsor requirements, be responsible for collating documentation from prospective families and storing these against the child's profile.

oBe responsible for guiding international families through the sponsorship process, ensuring that the school is compliant with UKVI sponsor requirements.

oUpdating the UKVI SMS, within the correct timeframes, when required as outlined in the UKVI Sponsor Handbook.

oTo arrange personalised visits for parents and produce the weekly visits schedule.

To organise Open Mornings and other recruitment events as required (this may necessitate occasional Saturday morning duties) under the direction of the Head and Marketing and Admissions Director. Post event, follow up thereafter with prospective parents. Manage any questions for these events.

oTo help prepare and circulate joining information for New Pupils, ensuring all new families having everything they need in preparation for their children joining the School.

oTo provide monthly admissions figures by completion of our reporting framework.

oWith prior notice and planning, attend recruitment events off-site to represent the School. There will be a future opportunity to represent the School overseas.

oBuild and maintain relationships with agents and guardians.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site gym On-site parking
Work Location: In person