Registrar

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational establishment is seeking a Registrar and Admissions Manager to oversee the admissions process and manage a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in customer service, and a deep understanding of the independent education sector. This hands-on role is crucial for providing prospective students with a seamless introduction to the College.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership background in admissions, marketing, or customer service.
• Proven ability to manage teams and complex logistics.
• In-depth understanding of the UK independent education sector.

Responsibilities

• Operational management of the admissions process.
• Lead the admissions team and ensure a welcoming experience for families.
• Represent the College at events and with key stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Data Analysis

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Tools

CRM Systems

Excel

Job description

Following news of our merger with Prep Schools Trust and with the Director of Admissions and Communications, Sophie Langdale, taking a more strategic group-wide role in the newly formed Radley Schools Group, we are seeking an exceptional and experienced Registrar and Admissions Manager to join the new Head of Admissions and her dynamic team.

The School Registrar is a senior member of the Radley Admissions team. As Registrar, you will hold key accountability for the operational management of the admissions process, ensuring that prospective families experience a seamless and welcoming journey, and that Radley’s admissions operations remain efficient, effective, and aligned with the College’s broader objectives. Your leadership will be critical to the continued success and growth of Radley College’s admissions.

Radley College attracts a significantly higher number of enquiries than there are places available. The Admissions Department plays a pivotal role in managing this high volume of interest with efficiency, professionalism, and a personal touch. It is essential that every prospective student and their family receive a warm and well-informed introduction to the College, leaving them with a lasting positive impression.

Working closely with the Head of Admissions and with certain line-management responsibilities for our dedicated team, the Registrar will lead on the efficient and accurate management of the admissions process, and will have a wide range of representative responsibilities at events and with key stakeholders.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual with a strong leadership background in admissions, marketing, customer service, or a related field—ideally within an educational or boarding school environment. The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and bring a proven ability to manage teams, oversee complex logistics, and maintain high standards of organisation and administration. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with a commercial mindset and the confidence to represent the College in a competitive market. The role requires proficiency in data analysis, IT systems (especially CRM and Excel), and an in-depth understanding of the UK independent education sector, including safeguarding and international admissions.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone professional, approachable, and self-motivated, with the flexibility to support events outside of regular hours and a commitment to the values of the school.

We reserve the right to interview candidates as applications are received and if successful we may withdraw the advert prior to the closing date. Closing date for applications is 12 noon, Monday 23 June with interviews to take place week commencing 30 June.