Admissions Manager

Blenheim Schools; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Akeley Wood Junior School in Buckingham is seeking an enthusiastic Admissions Manager to lead our admissions journey from initial enquiry to enrolment. You will be the welcoming face for prospective families and will develop strong community links with local schools and nurseries.

Working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will coordinate tours, events, and onboarding, ensuring every family experiences support, clarity and a positive pathway to joining our school.

Qualifications

• Experience in admissions or school recruitment.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficient with CRM systems and databases.
• Passion for supporting families and children.

Responsibilities

• Lead the admissions process from enquiry to enrolment.
• Deliver campus tours, events and tasters.
• Maintain admissions records and CRM data.
• Monitor data trends to inform planning.
• Build partnerships with families and local schools.
• Support onboarding and transition for new students.
• Collaborate with senior leaders on community engagement.

Skills

Admissions experience

Relationship building

Communication

Organised

CRM systems

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Job Title: Admissions Manager
Location: Akeley Wood Nursery and Junior School, Buckingham, MK19 6DA
Salary: £40,000 per annum (not pro rata)Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: December 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the School –Akeley Wood Junior School

Akeley Wood, part of Blenheim, is a thriving co-educational independent school set across two beautiful campuses in the Buckinghamshire countryside. We educate students from 12 months to 18 years, offering a warm, inclusive and ambitious environment where every child is known and supported to achieve their best.

We provide inspiring spaces for learning, from woodland outdoor areas to specialist classrooms, creative arts studios and modern sports facilities. We are proud of our strong pastoral culture, our focus on individual strengths and our commitment to helping students grow into confident, curious and compassionate young people.

Joining Akeley Wood School means becoming a part of a dedicated collaborative team who believe in high expectations, meaningful relationships and the transformative power of education.

Role Purpose

At Akeley Wood, we believe every family's journey should begin with a warm welcome, expert guidance and exceptional support. We're looking for an enthusiastic and relationship-focused Admissions Manager to lead and develop our admissions process, helping families discover the life-changing opportunities our school can offer.

This is far more than an administration role. As the face of the school for prospective families, you'll create outstanding experiences from the very first enquiry through to enrolment, ensuring every family feels informed, valued and supported throughout their journey.

Working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you'll develop strong community partnerships, showcase the school through engaging tours and events, and use admissions insights to help shape future growth. If you're passionate about people, thrive on building relationships and enjoy making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing the admissions process from enquiry to enrolment, ensuring an outstanding experience for every family.
• Delivering engaging school tours, open events and taster sessions that showcase the school.
• Maintaining accurate admissions records and CRM systems.
• Monitoring admissions data, trends and conversion rates to support future planning.
• Building strong relationships with families, schools, nurseries and community partners.
• Supporting onboarding and transition arrangements for new students.
• Working closely with senior leaders to enhance community engagement and promote the school.

What you will bring

• Experience in admissions, recruitment, customer service, sales, community engagement or a similar people-focused role.
• A confident communicator who enjoys building relationships and delivering excellent customer experiences.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable using CRM systems, databases and digital platforms.
• Data-aware, professional and solution-focused, with a genuine passion for supporting children and families.

About Blenheim

Blenheim Schools is a growing family of innovative, high-quality independent schools committed to enabling outstanding futures for every student. Our ethos centres on truly understanding each child, their talents, character and aspirations by providing a personalised, ambitious education that helps every child to thrive.

We deliver a broad, enriching curriculum supported by tailored teaching and exceptional pastoral care. We celebrate individuality, nurture confidence and champion every learner so they can discover their strengths and achieve their potential.

Joining Blenheim Schools means becoming part of a collaborative, forward-thinking community that values creativity, inclusion and professional growth. Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to transform lives and by a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for students and families.

We are proud to be part of OFG Education, which in 2025 was officially certified as a Great Place to Work® for the sixth consecutive year.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.