Head of Admissions (UK)

Location: Haywards Heath
Salary: 60,000
Closing Date: 17/03/2025 17:00
Position Type: {Advertised Full Time / Part Time}
Expiry Date: 17/03/2025 17:00

Are you a well organised, strategic, target-driven individual with excellent customer service skills? Are you a natural relationship builder? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Admissions (UK) who is enthusiastic, inspiring and committed to lead on and have overall responsibility for all domestic admissions at Ardingly College.

The Head of Admissions will be responsible for developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies, managing relationships with feeder schools, and guiding prospective students and their families through the application process. Additionally, this role involves collaborating with the marketing team to promote the College and its unique educational offerings.

Role purpose
The Head of Admissions (UK) manages all aspects of the admissions process across all year groups in the Senior School. The purpose of the role is to enroll the right profile and number of pupils, while fulfilling the admissions policy.

Reporting and team management
The Head of Admissions (UK) reports to the Director of Communications, Admissions & Marketing and works closely with the Head of College and Head of International Admissions for the fulfilment of the role. The Head of Admissions (UK) has line management responsibility for one Assistant Registrar and the Admissions Assistant. 

During term-time, all staff are provided with hot or cold lunch from the staff dining room, or a grab-and-go option. Staff also have access to a range of additional benefits such as gym membership, staff swimming, other sports and wellbeing activities and various social events.  
The total remuneration offered represents a salary, pension & benefits package that reflects the substantial contribution made by staff towards the success of the College.


Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet the needs of the College and fulfil the needs of any events taking place. This may include occasional evening and weekend work.
 

Holiday: 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays. 5 days must be taken during the Christmas closure
 

Salary: £60,000 per annum 

 

 

To view the full job description please see the documents attached at the bottom of the page. To apply please click the green 'apply' button in the top right-hand corner. If you require further information please contact the HR team on 01444 893192 or email hr@ardingly.com.

A completed application should be submitted by the closing date of 17/03/2025 17:00, although applications may be considered upon receipt. 

Ardingly College is an independent co-educational boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 2 -18, a member of the HMC and a school of the Woodard Corporation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post including enhanced DBS checks.

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