Admissions Officer

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,200 - 30,800; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an Admissions Officer for a leading independent school in the Blackburn area. You will manage the end-to-end enrollment journey, convert enquiries into registrations, and deliver exceptional customer service to families.

The role focuses on pupil recruitment, relationship building, and data management in SIMS, including Open Mornings and scholarship assessments. 40 hours weekly at £28,000 per annum on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Sales and customer-service mindset with a professional approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Tech-savvy with strong Excel abilities; SIMS experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pipeline management: guide enquiries from first contact to enrolment.
• Relationship building with parents, pupils and feeder schools.
• Coordinate Open Mornings, Taster Days and scholarship assessments.
• Maintain MIS data and provide reports to SLT.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

MS Excel

SIMS familiarity

Tools

SIMS

Excel

Job description

Admissions Officer Leading Independent School

Location: Blackburn (Area)

Salary: 28,000 per annum

Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term (Full Year)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Are you a sales-focused professional with a passion for high-end customer service? A prestigious independent school is seeking a dynamic Admissions Officer to join their team. This is a crucial role focused on pupil recruitment, relationship building, and managing the end-to-end enrollment journey.

The Role

As the face of the school for prospective families, you will convert enquiries into registrations through exceptional communication and a proactive "whole school" approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pipeline Management: Oversee the admissions process from initial enquiry to final enrolment.
• Relationship Building: Foster lasting connections with parents, pupils, and feeder schools.
• Event Coordination: Plan and execute Open Mornings, Taster Days, and Scholarship assessments.
• Data Analytics: Maintain the MIS (SIMS) database and provide statistical reports to the Senior Leadership Team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Sales & Marketing Savvy: Proven ability to drive conversions and represent a brand with integrity.
• Communication Pro: Excellent verbal and written skills with a professional, calm demeanor.
• Tech-Fluent: Strong Microsoft Excel skills (experience with SIMS is a plus).
• Organised: Ability to manage complex administration and multiple deadlines simultaneously.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a leading educational institution that values equality, diversity, and the professional growth of its staff.

Interested? If you have the drive to deliver world-class customer service and want to play a key part in a school's continued growth, I would love to hear from you.

Contact Abbie Moxham: (url removed) / (phone number removed)