Admissions Assistant

Fettes College is a leading HMC co-educational boarding and day school set in magnificent grounds within walking distance of Edinburgh’s City Centre. It has a strong tradition of academic, sporting and cultural excellence underpinned by outstanding pastoral care.

 An opportunity has arisen for a friendly, diligent and customer-focused individual to join Fettes College as an Admissions Assistant. The successful candidate will deal specifically with admissions for entry into Fettes College Preparatory School (children aged 7-13) but will be situated in the Admissions Department office in Fettes College. This is a customer-facing role therefore the post holder should be confident and presentable with an excellent telephone manner.  

You will play a vital role within the Admissions Department by developing a full understanding of the admissions process to Fettes; utilising the current information management system (iSams); assisting prospective families to Fettes Prep on their admissions journey; taking responsibility for pre and post-visit communications and assisting the Registrar with all exams and offers made.   

Reporting directly to the Admissions Registrar, you will work alongside the Fettes College Admissions Assistant whose role is very similar making it a collaborative & supportive team. You will also work closely with the Marketing Department as required to evaluate visit processes and ensure that there is synergy in terms of approach.   

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong customer focus and excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.   The ability to demonstrate exceptional attention to detail together with a proactive approach to develop the role are essential.  If you would like further information prior to applying for this role, please contact Mrs Harriet Marshall, Admissions Registrar on  0131 311 6744.  A full job description and person specification can be obtained from our website: http://fettes.com/contact-us/vacancies/.

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you think you would be suitable for the role to: recruitment@fettes.com.

Fettes College is committed to the safeguarding of children. An offer of employment will be subject to two satisfactory references and a clean report being obtained from the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme in view of the contact that you will have with children during your normal duties.  

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 28th November 2018.  Interviews will take place during week commencing 3rd December 2018.