Job Description
Milk Education is partnering with a prestigious independent day school in Barnet to recruit a dedicated Head of Admissions & Marketing Administrator. This role is pivotal in shaping the school's public image and managing the admissions process, ensuring a seamless experience for prospective families. The position commences in May 2025 on a temporary basis, with the potential to transition into a permanent role from September 2025.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a professional with a warm, confident manner and excellent organisational skills to lead and deliver the school's admissions process while driving a strategic marketing vision that communicates the school's unique ethos, values, and outstanding academic performance.
The Role
As the Head of Admissions & Marketing Administrator, you will be the first point of contact for prospective families and the public, ensuring that the admissions journey is welcoming, personalised, and efficient. You will also play a strategic and hands-on role in managing the school’s brand, digital presence, events, and communications.
Key Responsibilities
Admissions:
* Lead and manage the full admissions cycle from enquiry to enrolment, ensuring excellent customer service.
* Organise and deliver school open days, tours, assessment days, and admissions events.
* Monitor and report on admissions trends, conversion rates, and forecasting.
* Maintain accurate and GDPR-compliant pupil records and communications.
* Liaise with senior leaders, parents, and external agencies.
* Process UK and international applications, ensuring legal and visa compliance.
Marketing:
* Plan, implement, and evaluate the school’s marketing strategy aligned with the school development plan.
* Oversee the school website, social media, digital marketing, and offline campaigns.
* Develop print and online communications, newsletters, and marketing materials.
* Manage the brand identity and editorial standards across all school channels.
* Build relationships with feeder schools, press contacts, and community organisations.
* Promote key events, achievements, and activities to enhance visibility and reputation.
The Ideal Candidate
* Warm, approachable, and confident with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strategic thinker with a hands-on, can-do approach to problem-solving and multitasking.
* Previous experience in school admissions, marketing, or a customer-focused education role is highly desirable.
* Strong organisational and IT skills, including CRM systems, social media platforms, and Microsoft Office.
* A keen eye for branding, digital content, and written communications.
* A positive, proactive team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable working flexibly, including occasional evenings and Saturdays.
* Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.
Apply Now
If you are passionate about relationship-building, understand the independent school landscape, and are ready to take ownership of a vital and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact our London office for more information.