Location: West London / Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 per annum
We are seeking a forward-thinking individual who embraces technology and innovation and can evolve and develop the school’s admissions and registrar function to meet the organisation’s future needs. This role will lead and manage the full admissions lifecycle, ensuring an outstanding experience for prospective families while maintaining robust, compliant student records and supporting organisational growth.
Admissions
Lead the end-to-end admissions process from enquiry through to enrolment
Maximise enquiries, visits, applications, and conversion rates
Deliver a highly professional and personalised experience for prospective families
Manage communications, ensuring timely and engaging responses to enquiries
Organise and deliver events (open days, tours, taster sessions, interviews)
Collaborate with marketing to promote the organisation and enhance brand presence
Registrar / Data & Compliance
Maintain accurate and compliant student records and admissions data
Oversee admissions systems (e.g. MIS/CRM) ensuring data integrity
Ensure compliance with relevant admissions regulations and policies
Produce reports and analysis to support strategic decision-making
Manage onboarding processes for new starters
Strategy & Development
Develop and implement admissions strategies to meet recruitment targets
Monitor market trends and competitor activity, making recommendations to leadership
Identify opportunities to improve processes through digital transformation and automation
Lead continuous improvement of systems, processes, and customer journey
Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong relationships with prospective families, staff, and external partners
Act as a key ambassador for the organisation
Work across departments (marketing, finance, academic teams) to ensure seamless processes
Provide updates and insights to senior leadership
Essential Experience
Experience in admissions, registrar, or student recruitment roles
Proven ability to manage customer-facing processes and deliver excellent service
Strong administrative and organisational skills
Experience using databases
Experience within education (independent schools, FE, HE, or similar)
Experience leading or developing admissions strategy
Exposure to marketing or student recruitment campaigns
Skills & Attributes
Forward-thinking and innovative mindset
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
High attention to detail and data accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines