Admissions Co-ordinator
Tiverton, Devon
About Us
Founded in 1604, Blundell’s is a co-educational independent school for pupils aged 3 – 18 years. Boasting excellent facilities and the best in pastoral care, we are committed to providing an outstanding learning experience for all students. Based on 90 acres of beautiful Devon countryside, Blundell’s fosters a friendly and open environment where both students and staff can thrive.
We are now looking for an Admissions Co-ordinator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 8:30am – 5:30pm during term time and 9am – 4pm during school holidays, with occasional Saturdays during term time to support open days and tours for prospective pupils and parents.
The Benefits
- Salary of £30,000 per annum
- Competitive company pension scheme
- 4 weeks’ paid holiday (pro-rata) plus bank holidays and customary days
- Meals during term time
- Branded uniform provided (as required)
- Relevant internal and external training provided
- Access to excellent on-site sports facilities including gym, swimming pool, tennis courts, and fitness suite during staff opening times
- Free staff parking
- Access to a market-leading Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
This is a remarkable opportunity for an organised and engaging individual with a strong background in customer relationship management to join our esteemed school.
You will discover a supportive system that will enable you to truly elevate your career, with continuous professional development, as you add valuable experience along the way.
What’s more you will gain deep fulfilment, as you step into a rewarding role in a beautiful environment. So, if this post is something you’re interested in, read on and apply today!
The Role
As an Admissions Co-ordinator, you will serve as the primary contact for UK admissions at our Senior School, providing vital support to prospective parents and managing a smooth and efficient admissions process.
Specifically, you will liaise with families, oversee pupil entry lists, and organise tours and in-school events, such as Open Days and Scholarship Days, ensuring all prospective pupils and their families experience exceptional service throughout their admissions journey.
Additionally, you will:
- Support overseas admissions
- Maintain accurate pupil records in line with standards and regulations
- Manage scholarship applications and testing processes under the supervision of the Deputy Head Academic
- Provide regular pupil recruitment information and forecasts for school leadership
- Contribute to developing an effective pupil recruitment strategy and co-ordinate recruitment activities with the Marketing team
About You
To be considered as an Admissions Co-ordinator, you will need:
- A proven track record of strong customer relationship management
- Strong administrative skills with experience managing databases
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Confident interpersonal skills, with a welcoming attitude toward parents, pupils, and colleagues
- Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines
- Proficiency in IT skills and an understanding of the independent education sector
The closing date for this role is the 17th of November 2024.
Other organisations may call this role Admissions Officer, Student Recruitment Co-ordinator, or Admissions Support Officer.
Webrecruit and Blundell’s are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you’re ready to help families embark on an exciting journey at Blundell’s as an Admissions Co-ordinator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
