Admissions Leader & Registrar

University College School; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory staff pension

Housing assistance (staff)

Season ticket loans

UCS Active gym facilities

Free lunches

Job summary

University College School (UCS) is seeking a dynamic Registrar to lead the admissions function across Hampstead campuses. You will manage the end-to-end process, oversee 11+ and 16+ assessments, and coordinate events and student-recruitment activities.

You will also supervise the admissions team and ensure data, GDPR, and policy compliance. Working with the Director of Marketing and Admissions and senior leadership, you will drive communications across website and publications to articulate

Qualifications

• Experience in independent school admissions processes.
• Experience developing marketing strategies for high-end service providers.
• Ability to analyse data and identify trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, highly organised and able to work under time pressure.
• Experience supervising/managing a small team.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end admissions from first enquiry through to assessment, offer and joining, with a best-in-class experience.
• Lead the 11+ and 16+ admissions and assessment processes, including examinations and interviews.
• Plan and deliver admissions events (Open Evenings, fairs) and represent UCS at external school events.
• Oversee Bursaries and Music Scholarships within admissions and drive KPIs.
• Collaborate with Marketing & Admissions to promote UCS and communications across channels.
• Take overall responsibility for admissions systems, data, GDPR/DPA compliance, and portal efficiency.
• Maintain the Admissions Policy and support Terms & Conditions.
• Analyze admissions data to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
• Develop relationships with feeder schools and partners; host visits and events.
• Lead and manage the Admissions team and provide professional development.
• Cross-check applicants with Head of Finance to verify ability to pay fees.

Skills

Independent admissions

Marketing strategy

Data analysis

Communication

Time management

Team leadership

Tech adaptability

Job description

University College School (UCS) is seeking a dynamic Registrar to lead the admissions function across Hampstead campuses. You will manage the end-to-end process, oversee 11+ and 16+ assessments, and coordinate events and student-recruitment activities.

You will also supervise the admissions team and ensure data, GDPR, and policy compliance. Working with the Director of Marketing and Admissions and senior leadership, you will drive communications across website and publications to articulate