Admissions Assistant

e-Fotografija; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Harrow is looking for an Admissions Support Administrator to assist with processing applications and engaging with prospective families. This role requires strong organizational skills and experience in office environments, offering benefits such as flexible working and access to school facilities.

Benefits

Flexible working after training

Free lunches

Pension scheme enrolment

Access to swimming pool and gym

Subsidized club memberships

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position in a busy office or customer service.
• General office administration experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the Admissions team with administration tasks.
• Process tests, applications, and acceptances.
• Update records and databases.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Office administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About This Role

Contract summary. Monday to Friday 09.00 - 17.00, 40 hours per week, with occasional weekends. 43 weeks worked per year (33 during term time + 10 weeks during school holidays as agreed with line manager).

The role. The Admissions Office is the gateway to the School. The Admissions team works with a wide range of parents, boys, prep schools, and junior schools to identify and guide prospective boys and their parents from initial enquiry, through testing, to an offer being made and accepted.

The role is primarily to assist and support the wider Admissions team with a range of administration tasks, such as greeting parents, processing tests, applications, and acceptances, and updating records and databases.

The skills. The successful candidate will have previous experience in a similar position within a busy office or customer service environment. You will have general office administration experience, with a good working knowledge of MS Office systems. Applicants should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to deal professionally with a variety of individuals, possess excellent time management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize.

The benefits. Benefits include flexible working after the six-month training period, free lunches, automatic enrolment in the School's pension scheme, use of the School's swimming pool and gym, and subsidized membership of the tennis, golf, angling, and social clubs.

The environment. Harrow School is situated in Harrow on the Hill, northwest London, and is one of the most well-known schools in the world. Around 840 boys study at Harrow and live in the School's 12 boarding houses. The Admissions/Registry team handles registration, testing, making offers, and enrolling students onto the school's database.

The enrolment process from initial enquiry to offer is central to the department's work, ensuring a clear, consistent, and customer-focused experience.

Applications will be processed as received; early application is encouraged.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are core values at Harrow. We welcome everyone regardless of background to bring their skills to our community.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants must undergo enhanced child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. It is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulated activity related to children. No staff member can start until these checks are complete, which takes approximately a month. Please plan accordingly.