Senior Admissions Officer

The Senior Admissions Officer is a pivotal, sales-focused role responsible for driving recruitment across the Senior School, Sixth Form, and international markets while ensuring a seamless admissions experience from initial enquiry through to enrolment. Acting as the main point of contact for prospective families, the postholder manages the full admissions lifecycle and maintains accurate data records. The role also involves collaborating closely with the marketing team coordinating events and visits, representing the school at recruitment activities, and delivering a high-quality experience for prospective pupils and their families. In addition, the Senior Admissions Officer supports the growth of international recruitment by building strong relationships with key agents. Main Duties and Responsibilities Admissions Management & Data Coordination

• Serve as the main point of contact for admissions enquiries for senior school entry (Year 7-11), Sixth Form entry (Year 12) and international pupil entry.
• Manage the end-to-end admissions process and communications for allocated enquiries, from initial contact to enrolment, maintaining accurate records in iSAMS.
• Work closely with the Admissions & Marketing Data Manager to ensure effective data management and reporting.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of enquiries, applications, offers and enrolments using the school's database.
• Support scholarship assessments and entrance days, liaising with academic staff as required.
Event Participation
• Collaborate with the Marketing Team to support the planning and execution of various recruitment events.
• Coordinate prospective family visits, ensuring a welcoming, smooth and informative experience.
• Represent the school at feeder school recruitment events and maintain relationships with key feeder schools.
• Oversee arrangements for new pupil arrivals, including induction days and orientation programmes.
International Recruitment & Travel Support
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key international agents to support pupil recruitment.
• Support the implementation of international recruitment initiatives in line with the school's strategy.
• Support the UKVI Lead in collecting and securely storing accurate documentation where required as part of the admissions process.
• Assist in planning and attending international pupil recruitment fairs and events in the UK. Some international travel may be required in the future.
• Provide insights and recommendations to enhance international recruitment activity.
Other Responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with school policies and regulatory requirements, including safeguarding, data protection, and admissions regulations.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations to improve admissions processes and the wider recruitment strategy.
• Promote the school's brand and values in all interactions with families and agents.
• Undertake any additional tasks as reasonably required by the Head of Marketing and Admissions, Headmaster, or Bursar and Chief Operating Officer.
General Responsibilities Health & Safety
• You have a legal duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others and you are expected to be familiar with, and adhere to Giggleswick School's Health and Safety Policy.
Child protection
• Giggleswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be expected to support this approach in the context of your role and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school's Safeguarding policies and procedures at all times. If in the course of carrying out your duties you become aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, you must report any concerns to the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Headmaster
School values
• Ensure your work, communication and approach conforms to the brand values and style of the School. Keep up to date, and comply with the Giggleswick School's Rules, Policies and Procedures at all times, as detailed in the School handbook.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience Qualifications & Experience Essential
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in admissions, sales, recruitment or a customer facing role.
• Understanding of UK and international admissions processes.
Desirable
• Experience working in an independent school or education setting.
• Experience in international recruitment or working with agents.
• Familiarity with school management systems such as iSAMS.
• Understanding of the independent school admissions landscape.
Skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to confidently engage prospective families by phone and provide a warm, professional welcome during visits
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple enquiries and priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management tools.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Safeguarding Evidence of a commitment to promoting the health, welfare and safeguarding of children.
Terms of Appointment Hours of work: 35 hours per week Monday to Friday, 52-week contract. Occasional Saturday work may be required, for which time off in lieu will be provided. Salary: Grade C1.17 1 FTE £33,030.59 - C2.21 £37,643.87 1 FTE. The salary will increase by a further 4% in September 2026, in line with the annual salary review. Key responsibility distinction
• Lead on admissions for Senior School (Year 7 entry), Sixth Form, and International Pupil recruitment, supporting key recruitment priorities.
• Deputise for the Admissions Officer, who is responsible for Prep and Pre-School recruitment and accurate data keeping, when required.
We offer a competitive and desirable package that includes:
• An attractive salary, dependent upon the skills and experience of the candidate
• High quality working environment
• Where relevant, a generous fee remission to Senior & Giggleswick Prep School aged children of the successful candidate (excludes Pre-school)
• Lunches provided free of charge during term time
• Free access to on-site facilities, including gym, sports courts and swimming pool.
Closing Date: Wednesday 29 April 2026 Interview Date: w/c 4 May 2026

Essential
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in admissions, sales, recruitment or a customer facing role.
• Understanding of UK and international admissions processes.
Desirable
• Experience working in an independent school or education setting.
• Experience in international recruitment or working with agents.
• Familiarity with school management systems such as iSAMS.
• Understanding of the independent school admissions landscape.
Skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to confidently engage prospective families by phone and provide a warm, professional welcome during visits
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple enquiries and priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management tools.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Safeguarding Evidence of a commitment to promoting the health, welfare and safeguarding of children.
  
  Hours of work: 35 hours per week Monday to Friday, 52-week contract. Occasional Saturday work may be required, for which time off in lieu will be provided. Salary: Grade C1.17 1 FTE £33,030.59 - C2.21 £37,643.87 1 FTE.
The salary will increase by a further 4% in September 2026, in line with the annual salary review. Key responsibility distinction
• Lead on admissions for Senior School (Year 7 entry), Sixth Form, and International Pupil recruitment, supporting key recruitment priorities.
• Deputise for the Admissions Officer, who is responsible for Prep and Pre-School recruitment and accurate data keeping, when required.
We offer a competitive and desirable package that includes:
• An attractive salary, dependent upon the skills and experience of the candidate
• High quality working environment
• Where relevant, a generous fee remission to Senior & Giggleswick Prep School aged children of the successful candidate (excludes Pre-school)
• Lunches provided free of charge during term time
• Free access to on-site facilities, including gym, sports courts and swimming pool.