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Admissions Officer - Africa and the Middle East, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Job Details
* Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom
* Job Category: Other
* EU work permit required: Yes
* Job Views: 2
* Posted: 22.08.2025
* Expiry Date: 06.10.2025
Job Description
Job purpose
We are seeking a motivated and charismatic individual to join our admissions team on a full-time basis. This role will primarily focus on student recruitment, particularly engaging with prospective students from countries in Africa and the Middle East. The ideal candidate will have sales experience, be willing to travel to African and Middle Eastern countries on a regular basis, and be fluent in Arabic, with fluency in other languages being desirable.
Beyond recruitment, this role involves maintaining strong relationships with the students you have recruited, as well as their families, once they join Ashbourne. The successful candidate will help ensure a consistent cohort of 25 students from Africa and the Middle East at the college while fostering a welcoming and supportive environment.
About Ashbourne
Established over 40 years ago, Ashbourne has become one of the best private colleges for A levels in the UK for A levels. It distinguishes itself through exam results, individual attention, and facilities, aiming to be the best college overall for A levels in the UK.
Ethos and culture
At Ashbourne, there are no uniforms, no assemblies, no school dinners, and relations between teachers and students are informal, vital, and strong. Small classes facilitate engagement and interaction. The college is selective, with the right to deny progression from year 12 to year 13 if academic standards are not met. All students are expected to work hard and aim high.
About the College
Sixth form college – Almost all students are at A level, seeking a more mature approach to education with greater freedom and responsibility. The college offers an informal environment with close relationships with teachers.
Academic performance – Consistently ranked first or second among private colleges in London and in the top 5% of schools and colleges by value-added.
Individual attention – Supported by small classes and personal tutors who monitor academic progress and liaise with students and parents.
Welfare – Supportive environment with strict policies against bad behaviour, bullying, and abuse.
Location – Near Kensington Gardens, within easy reach of London's cultural opportunities.
Community & Diversity – 70% British students, with up to 50 nationalities, offering diverse subjects and extracurricular activities like Model United Nations, Astrophysics, and the Ashbourne Revue.
Academic & Extra-curricular Opportunities – Wide range of subjects and activities, including intensive courses and generous scholarships, especially in music and drama.
Happiness & Support – Emphasis on a supportive community where students support each other, with no cliques or snobbery.
Responsibilities
1. Student Recruitment - Actively recruit students from Africa and the Middle East, maintaining a cohort of 25 students.
2. Relationship Management - Build and maintain relationships with students and families, support their integration, and coordinate with tutors and staff.
3. Translation & Communication - Translate documents, interpret during meetings, and support communication for Arabic-speaking students and parents.
4. Administrative Duties - Maintain recruitment records, support application processing, and collaborate with teams.
5. General Responsibilities - Attend meetings, contribute to events, and foster respectful relationships with colleagues and students.
Person Specification
* Sales experience, preferably in education or recruitment.
* Fluency in Arabic; additional languages like French, Portuguese, Persian are desirable.
* Willingness to travel to Africa and the Middle East.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Organized, proactive, and committed to student success.
* Open to feedback and continuous improvement.
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