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London Borough of Bexley; Bexleyheath; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

The London Borough of Bexley is seeking an Admissions Officer to manage pupil placements and transfers in line with policies and statutory requirements.

This role is based in Bexleyheath with a hybrid pattern (2 days remote) and requires ongoing liaison with schools and families. The successful candidate will help implement admission procedures and ensure timely processing of applications.

Job description

To arrange for pupils to be offered places in schools and to arrange for pupils seeking to transfer from one school to another, including those moving to the area, to be offered places, all in accordance with the Authority’s policies and statutory requirements – and in particular with timescales set out in legislation, regulations and Council policy.

Please refer to the Job Description for more information.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be office based at least 3 days a week.

About Us

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on [e-mail]

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Admissions Officer

Company: London Borough of Bexley Salary: £33,609 to £35,109 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Bexleyheath, DA6 7AT Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 16 Oct 2026 Closing date: 1 Nov 2026

Summary

To arrange for pupils to be offered places in schools and to arrange for pupils seeking to transfer from one school to another, including those moving to the area, to be offered places, all in accordance with the Authority’s policies and statutory requirements – and in particular with timescales set out in legislation, regulations and Council policy.

Please refer to the Job Description for more information.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be office based at least 3 days a week.

About Us

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on [e-mail]

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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