Head of Admissions

Full time, 37.5 hours per week

A key strategic role working across the four Schools, the Head of Admissions is responsible for the ongoing development and delivery of a highly effective, forward looking centralised admissions function.

Managing a professional, hard-working team of six, the Head of Admissions will offer outstanding leadership for this highly valued team. Reporting to the Director of Marketing, Admissions and Commercial, and working closely with colleagues in the Schools and Marketing, the Head of Admissions will also interact with the four Heads, and Senior management at all four Schools.

Applicants must have a strong track record working in a customer-facing admissions, recruitment or sales role and experience in managing and developing teams. The successful candidate will be confident, articulate, outgoing and intellectual, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, challenging and extremely rewarding role.

This is an ideal position for an ambitious and motivated admissions or sales professional.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement clear vision for an admissions function which meets the needs of individual schools and supports cross-Foundation working.
• Responsible for planning and implementation of all recruitment activities including open days, taster days, assessment days and induction days.
• Ownership of all admissions processes from enquiry through to entry to the Schools.
• Use of admissions data to inform decision making and marketing activity.

Please note this role requires attendance at open days, other admissions related events and international travel, which will require evening and weekend working.

For further information about the role, including salary information, please read the recruitment brochure; Click Here
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If you have any questions please email recruitment@lsf.org 

To apply, please click the Apply Now button below. Please ensure when you complete the Supporting Information section you demonstrate your knowledge/experience and how you meet the person specification.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 7 December 2020 (10:00)
Date for interview: w/c 14 December 2020

Loughborough Schools Foundation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Loughborough Schools Foundation is a Company Limited by Guarantee No.4038033.

It is also a Registered Charity No.1081765