Head Of Admissions

Harris Lee; Chilcomb; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent girls' school in Hampshire is seeking an experienced Head of Admissions to oversee the admissions journey and ensure a positive experience for families. Responsibilities include leading an admissions team, developing recruitment strategies, and managing relationships with parents and agents. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in admissions, strong communication skills, and cultural awareness.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in school or higher-education admissions.
• Experience leading or developing a team.
• Cultural awareness and confidence engaging with diverse families.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership and direction to a small admissions team.
• Developing and implementing recruitment strategies.
• Managing relationships with parents, agents and feeder schools.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship management

Organisational skills

Data reporting

Tools

CRM systems (Metis / iSAMS)

Job description

Head of Admissions

Location: Hampshire

Salary: £48,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience

Contract: Full-time, permanent, year-round

Start Date: April 2026

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Admissions to lead the admissions function within a leading independent girls' school. This pivotal position oversaw all aspects of the admissions journey - from first enquiry through to enrolment - ensuring every family's experience reflects the warmth, professionalism and ethos of the school.

Key responsibilities

• Providing leadership and direction to a small admissions team
• Developing and implementing UK and international recruitment strategies
• Managing relationships with parents, agents and feeder schools
• Representing the school at events, open days and education fairs in the UK and overseas
• Overseeing use of CRM systems (Metis / iSAMS) to maintain accurate forecasting and reporting
• Ensuring compliance with UKVI regulations for international students
• Working collaboratively with marketing and senior leadership to achieve recruitment targets

The successful candidate will have

• Proven experience in school or higher-education admissions
• Strong communication and relationship management skills
• Experience leading or developing a team
• Excellent organisational and data-reporting ability
• Cultural awareness and confidence engaging with diverse families

To apply or request further information, please contact HarrisLee Recruitment in confidence