Admissions Manager

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

Job summary

Blenheim Schools is seeking an Admissions Manager at Akeley Wood Junior School in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire. You will lead the admissions journey from enquiry to enrolment, delivering tours and events to showcase the school and ensuring a smooth transition for new families.

Working with the Headteacher and senior leaders, you’ll develop partnerships with families and local schools, maintaining accurate CRM records and using admissions insights to plan future growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in admissions or a similar people-focused role.
• Confident communicator who builds relationships.
• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail.
• Comfortable using CRM systems, databases and digital platforms.
• Passionate about supporting children and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead the admissions process from enquiry to enrolment.
• Deliver school tours and open events.
• Maintain admissions records and CRM data.
• Analyse admissions data and trends for planning.
• Build relationships with families, schools and community partners.
• Support onboarding and transition for new students.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance community engagement.

Skills

Admissions experience

CRM & data management

Customer service & stakeholder eng

Tools

CRM systems

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.