International Admissions Officer (Asian Market)

Buckswood is an independent day and boarding school with a strong reputation for developing confident, well-rounded young people through academic challenge, leadership and opportunity. We are seeking a dynamic and culturally aware International Admissions Officer to support student recruitment across key Asian markets. This role focuses on guiding prospective families through the admissions journey, building strong international relationships, and promoting the school globally. Key Responsibilities

• Manage enquiries and support international families from first contact to enrolment
• Conduct interviews, arrange tours, and guide parents through admissions
• Build and maintain relationships with parents, agents, and overseas partners (Asia-focused)
• Support visa documentation, compliance, and student onboarding
• Maintain accurate admissions records and databases
• Promote the school at international education fairs and recruitment events
• Develop and support marketing activity in designated Asian regions
• Provide responsive communication across different time zones, including out-of-hours support when required
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth student placement and arrival
Person Specification
• Experience in admissions, international recruitment, education, or customer relations
• Strong understanding of Asian education markets (essential)
• Conversational Mandarin required
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Highly organised, target-driven, and able to work under pressure
• Willingness to travel internationally
• IT and database confident
Desirable
• Experience in UK independent or boarding schools
• Knowledge of UK visa processes
• Existing agent network in Asia
Candidates are invited to submit their CVs to the school and if successful following an initial review will be provided with the full Job Description. Candidates would then be required to submit a full school application form before being shortlisted and invited to an interview. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Buckswood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau now the Disclosure and Barring Service. You must also have the right to work in the UK with appropriate Visa if necessary. If you have spent more than 3 months abroad in the last 5 years you will need to provide a Police check from the country in which you were in.


• Experience in admissions, international recruitment, education, or customer relations
• Strong understanding of Asian education markets (essential)
• Conversational Mandarin required
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Highly organised, target-driven, and able to work under pressure
• Willingness to travel internationally
• IT and database confident
Desirable
• Experience in UK independent or boarding schools
• Knowledge of UK visa processes
• Existing agent network in Asia
  
  Buckswood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau now the Disclosure and Barring Service. You must also have the right to work in the UK with appropriate Visa if necessary.
If you have spent more than 3 months abroad in the last 5 years you will need to provide a Police check from the country in which you were in.