Job Description

Admissions Officer | Leading Independent School

Location: Blackburn (Area)

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term (Full Year)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Are you a sales-focused professional with a passion for high-end customer service? A prestigious independent school is seeking a dynamic Admissions Officer to join their team. This is a crucial role focused on pupil recruitment, relationship building, and managing the end-to-end enrollment journey.

The Role

As the face of the school for prospective families, you will convert enquiries into registrations through exceptional communication and a proactive "whole school" approach.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Pipeline Management: Oversee the admissions process from initial enquiry to final enrolment.

  • Relationship Building: Foster lasting connections with parents, pupils, and feeder schools.

  • Event Coordination: Plan and execute Open Mornings, Taster Days, and Scholarship assessments.

  • Data Analytics: Maintain the MIS (SIMS) database and provide statistical reports to the Senior Leadership Team.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Sales & Marketing Savvy: Proven ability to drive conversions and represent a brand with integrity.

  • Communication Pro: Excellent verbal and written skills with a professional, calm demeanor.

  • Tech-Fluent: Strong Microsoft Excel skills (experience with SIMS is a plus).

  • Organised: Ability to manage complex administration and multiple deadlines simultaneously.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a leading educational institution that values equality, diversity, and the professional growth of its staff.


Interested? If you have the drive to deliver world-class customer service and want to play a key part in a school's continued growth, I would love to hear from you.

Contact Rachel McNicholas: 📧 Email: rachel.mcnicholas@twrecruitment.com

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.