Admissions Manager

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Telford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Opportunities for professional develop

Job summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced Admissions Manager to lead the admissions process for SEN provision across our trust. You will coordinate referrals, consultations, tribunals and placements, working with local authorities, school leaders, parents and external agencies to place children in appropriate settings.

The role focuses on delivering outstanding service, safeguarding, and inclusion within our SEN provision, supporting families and professionals throughout the

Qualifications

• Experience in education, SEND, admissions, or a similar administrative role.
• Excellent administration and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Commitment to inclusion and improving outcomes for SEND.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate referrals, admissions consultations, tribunals and placement processes across the Trust.
• Work closely with local authorities, school leaders, parents and external agencies.
• Ensure children and young people are placed in the most appropriate educational setting to meet their needs.

Skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Stakeholder communication

Admissions experience

Job description

Are you an organised and compassionate administrator looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities? We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Admissions Manager to join our growing SEN Multi Academy Trust. This pivotal role will support the admission and transition of pupils into our specialist schools and provisions, ensuring families, local authorities and professionals receive an outstanding service throughout the admissions process. As Admissions Manager, you will coordinate referrals, admissions consultations, tribunals and placement processes across the Trust, working closely with local authorities, school leaders, parents and external agencies. You will play a key role in ensuring that children and young people are placed in the most appropriate educational setting to meet their individual needs.

• Has excellent administration and organisational skills.
• Can manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Communicates confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Has experience of working within education, SEND, admissions, or a similar administrative role.
• Shares our commitment to inclusion and improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

About Dudley Council

It's an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a 'one council' ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of 'Forge a Future for all' www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.

In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents

Benefits and Compensation

• £40,882.87 - £44,853.73 Actual Salary per annum. Term time only, 41 weeks. First year salary will reflect number of working days remaining in holiday year., A rewarding role with real impact.
• A supportive and collaborativeTrust environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (where applicable).

Closing Date: Tuesday 10th November 2026 Interview Date: Monday 16th November 2026 (TBC)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.