Head of Admissions

St. Hilda's School; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Hilda’s School in Harpenden seeks an exceptional Head of Admissions to lead the full admissions journey. You will work with the Marketing and Engagement Team and senior leaders to develop and deliver an ambitious strategy that drives pupil recruitment.

You will run open events and recruitment campaigns, forge community partnerships and oversee press relations, ensuring an outstanding experience for prospective families.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in admissions
• Strong communication, planning and data skills
• Experience in education sector advantageous (independent schools preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lead the entire admissions journey from enquiry to enrolment
• Develop and deliver an ambitious admissions strategy with senior leaders
• Run open events and recruitment campaigns
• Forge community partnerships and manage press relations

Skills

Admissions strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Data analytics

Communication

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Admissions to join our Marketing

and Engagement Team, and work with Senior Leaders. This is an exciting

opportunity to play a pivotal role in the future growth and success of the

oldest school in Harpenden, which celebrates its 135th birthday in 2026.

As Head of Admissions, you will work closely with the Head to develop and

deliver an ambitious strategy that drives pupil recruitment, strengthens

engagement with families, and enhances the school's reputation locally and

nationally.

You will lead the entire admissions journey, from first enquiry through toenrolment, ensuring an exceptional experience for prospective families.Alongside this, you will be at the heart of communicating what makesSt Hilda’s such a special place, running open events and recruitmentcampaigns, as well as forging community partnerships and overseeingpress relations.We are looking for a warm, energetic and highly personable professionalwith proven experience in admissions. You will be a confidentcommunicator, strategic thinker and capable project manager who enjoysbuilding relationships and can combine creativity with a strongunderstanding of data, planning and performance. Experience within theeducation sector, particularly within independent schools, would beadvantageous.In return, St Hilda’s offers the opportunity to make a significant impactwithin a thriving and ambitious school, where a caring and inclusivecommunity seeks to ensure its pupils are prepared for the challenges ofthe modern world.