Strategic Admissions & Referrals Officer

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Lancashire; In loco; GBP 32.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Free on-site parking

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Descrizione del lavoro

Independent School Trust in Accrington is seeking an organised Admissions and Referrals Officer to oversee pupil intake across its independent provisions. You will liaise with Local Authorities, caseworkers, parents and school leaders to move prospective pupils from initial enquiry to enrolment.

The role requires strong knowledge of EHCP processes, reliable data management and a proactive, commercially aware approach to placements across all sites. Full-time, year-round work with on-site duties.

Competenze

• Experience managing admissions, referrals, or casework within independent education or SEN commissioning.
• Understanding of EHCP structures and Local Authority consultation procedures.
• Strong stakeholder management with sensitivity to families and LA commissioners.
• Proficiency with school management systems and CRM/pipeline tools.

Mansioni

• Act as the first point of contact for inbound placement referrals from Local Authorities and private applicants.
• Assess EHCPs and related documents with school leaders to determine suitability and support tiers.
• Coordinate timely responses to LA consultations and draft placement offers.
• Organise family tours, open mornings, and pupil assessment days with a welcoming presence.
• Manage onboarding, emergency contacts, medical records, transport and contracts prior to start.
• Maintain capacity tracking, roll projections and weekly reports for the Executive Board.
• Ensure admissions procedures comply with ISSR, GDPR and safeguarding protocols.

Conoscenze

Admissions

EHCP knowledge

Stakeholder management

CRM systems

Strumenti

Engage

SIMS

ISAMS

Arbor

Descrizione del lavoro

Independent School Trust in Accrington is seeking an organised Admissions and Referrals Officer to oversee pupil intake across its independent provisions. You will liaise with Local Authorities, caseworkers, parents and school leaders to move prospective pupils from initial enquiry to enrolment.

The role requires strong knowledge of EHCP processes, reliable data management and a proactive, commercially aware approach to placements across all sites. Full-time, year-round work with on-site duties.