Admissions Officer – Richmond | Asap Start

Marchant Recruitment; Richmond; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment in Richmond is seeking an experienced Admissions Officer for a permanent, full-time role. ASAP start, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm. You will manage enquiries, process applications, and coordinate tours and admissions appointments to support a smooth admissions journey.

The ideal candidate brings strong organisation, excellent communication, and a professional, personable approach with families, plus a good grasp of confidentiality and data protection.

Qualifications

• Experience in school admissions or education administration.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and databases.
• Professional, personable with families.
• Ability to manage multiple applications and deadlines.
• Knowledge of data protection and confidentiality.
• Experience in independent or competitive admissions environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage enquiries from prospective parents and pupils.
• Process applications and maintain accurate admissions records.
• Arrange tours, meetings and admissions appointments.
• Coordinate correspondence throughout the admissions journey.
• Maintain applicant information and update internal systems.
• Support offer, acceptance and enrolment processes.
• Assist with admissions events and school open days.
• Liaise with staff, families and external contacts.
• Ensure all admissions documentation is completed accurately.

Skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

ASAP Start | Full-Time | Permanent | Monday to Friday | 8:30am–4:30pm | £30,000–£34,000

An independent-style education setting in Richmond is seeking an experienced Admissions Officer to join its team on a permanent basis.

This is a varied role with plenty of contact with prospective families, so the successful candidate will need to combine excellent administration skills with a warm and professional approach.

Your Responsibilities

Manage enquiries from prospective parents and pupils.

Process applications and maintain accurate admissions records.

Arrange tours, meetings and admissions appointments.

Coordinate correspondence throughout the admissions journey.

Maintain applicant information and update internal systems.

Support offer, acceptance and enrolment processes.

Assist with admissions events and school open days.

Liaise with staff, families and external contacts.

Ensure all admissions documentation is completed accurately.

What We Need

Previous experience in school admissions, education administration or a similar role.

Excellent organisation and attention to detail.

Strong written and verbal communication.

Confident using Microsoft Office and databases.

Professional and personable approach with families.

Ability to manage multiple applications and deadlines.

Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.

Experience within an independent school or competitive admissions environment would be particularly useful.