International Admissions Manager

Felsted Connect; Great Dunmow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Parking

Pension 4%

Annual salary reviews

Gym & pool access

On-site coffee shop

Felsted Connect membership

Job summary

Felsted School is seeking a dynamic International Admissions Manager to drive overseas pupil recruitment and expand Felsted's global reach. The role leads the full admissions cycle from enquiry to enrolment and requires strong relationship-building with families, agents and partners worldwide.

Significant overseas travel and international events are part of the job, with a focus on delivering results, high-quality customer service and data accuracy within a year-round schedule.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and customer service mindset.
• Willingness to travel overseas to attend events and meet families.
• Ability to drive international recruitment and achieve targets.
• Strong data management and reporting skills for admissions processes.
• Experience in the independent education sector is welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full international admissions pipeline from enquiry to enrolment.
• Develop relationships with families, agents, consultants, and partners worldwide.
• Represent Felsted at international events and in-person meetings.
• Collaborate with school colleagues to ensure accurate and timely admissions.
• Travel internationally to cultivate partnerships and meet prospective families.

Job description

Felsted School is seeking a dynamic, commercially minded International Admissions Manager to drive the recruitment of overseas pupils and expand Felsted's global reach. This is a high-impact role responsible for international business development, lead generation, and maximising conversion across all international markets, ensuring pupil number targets are met.

The successful candidate will manage the full recruitment pipeline - from initial enquiry and targeted outreach through to assessment, interview, induction and enrolment. They will act as a confident ambassador for Felsted, selling the Felsted School experience with clarity, warmth and professionalism, and ensuring every prospective family receives an exceptional customer experience.

Building high-value, productive relationships with families, agents, consultants and partners worldwide is central to the role. The post holder must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, cultural intelligence, and the ability to navigate diverse expectations, communication styles and international market conditions. Significant overseas travel is required to attend events, cultivate partnerships and meet families in person.

Internally, the International Admissions Manager will work collaboratively with colleagues across the School to ensure transparency, accuracy and alignment throughout all admissions processes. Applicants must be able to prioritise effectively, remain calm under pressure, and maintain meticulous data records for reporting.

We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills, a commitment to outstanding customer service, and the confidence to work to targets and deadlines. Professionalism, initiative and a clear understanding of confidentiality and data protection are essential. Experience within the independent education sector is welcomed but not required; what matters most is your ability to drive international recruitment, build meaningful relationships, and deliver results.

This is a full-time, year-round position, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, with occasional weekend commitments for School events. Flexibility is required to support international time zones and overseas travel.

Felsted is a leading day and boarding independent school based in a stunning village campus in North Essex. Founded in 1564 by Richard Lord Riche, who had been a Lord Chancellor under King Edward VI, Felsted today provides an exceptional holistic education to approximately 1000 boys and girls aged three to eighteen. We celebrated our 450th anniversary in 2014, one of only a handful of schools in the country that have claimed this historic milestone. We employ more than 600 staff in a community orientated environment, ensuring our pupils receive the very best in learning and co-curricular activities.

Felsted is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all pupils and a 'culture of vigilance' to safeguard and protect all in its care, and to all aspects of its 'Safeguarding (Child Protection and Staff Behaviour) Policy'.

Please note, it is an offence to apply for this position if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

All employees are subject to pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Full-time | All year-round (52 weeks per annum) Salary dependent upon skills, knowledge and experience,

• free life assurance and parking
• contributory pension scheme (matched at 4%)
• annual salary reviews
• free use of the Felsted Gym and pool facilities
• subsidised on-site Coffee Shop
• membership to Felsted Connect: an online multi-platform engagement tool where staff have access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and offers from online and high-street retailers.

More information on our rewards package can be found on our website felsted.org/employment-opps/rewards.