Admissions Manager

Admissions Manager

Hendon Prep School, London 

Full-time 08:30–16:30

Start date: As soon as possible 

Salary: up to £42,000 (depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks per year

Holiday entitlement: 25 days + Public holidays

The Role

You will lead the full admissions process from first enquiry to enrolment, ensuring every family receives a seamless, timely and supportive experience. Delivering high-quality tours and admissions events, maintain accurate records, manage CRM systems and produce regular data reports to support forecasting and strategic planning.

Playing a key role in community engagement, building strong relationships with feeder nurseries, local organisations and STEM-focused partners.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead the full admissions journey, ensuring a welcoming, efficient and professional process.

· Deliver tours, open days and taster sessions that reflect the ethos and strengths of Hendon Prep.

· Maintain accurate records and manage digital admissions platforms and CRM systems.

· Monitor, track and report on admissions data and conversion rates.

· Build positive relationships with feeder nurseries, local schools and community partners.

· Support families through onboarding and transition processes by building strong links with senior school admissions teams.

· Work closely with the Headteacher to implement the school’s community engagement strategy.

Person Specification

Experience

· Experience in admissions, customer-facing roles or community engagement.

· Confident managing busy, time-sensitive processes.

· Competent using CRM systems and digital tools (experience with iSAMS is desirable).

Skills 

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

· Able to analyse data effectively to inform planning.

· Calm under pressure, with strong time-management skills.

· Warm, professional and able to represent the school confidently.

Personal Qualities

· Genuine care for children and families.

· Integrity, discretion and sound judgement.

· Positive, solutions-focused and approachable.

· A good sense of humour.

Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to follow safeguarding policies and engage in relevant training. Any safeguarding concerns must be reported in line with school procedures. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Why Join Us?
At Blenheim Schools, you will make a real difference every day, positively impacting the lives of pupils and vulnerable young people. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people.

All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful candidates to an enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Blenheim Schools are committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other costs incurred as a result of delays or compliance processes.