Admissions Coordinator

Founded in 1604, Blundell’s is a co-educational independent school for pupils aged 11 – 18 years. Boasting excellent facilities and the best in pastoral care, we are committed to providing an outstanding learning experience for all students. Based in 90 acres of beautiful Devon countryside, Blundell’s fosters a friendly and open environment where both students and staff can thrive.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Admissions Coordinator to liaise with parents and manage our admissions process.

This is a full-time role including occasional Saturdays during term time to support open days and tours for prospective pupils and parents. Term time hours are 8:30am-5.30pm on Monday – Friday. Holiday hours are 9am – 4pm with some flexibility for home working during this period.

What will this role involve?

• To be the primary point of contact for matters relating to UK admission to the Senior School.
• Ensure effective follow-up systems for all enquiries, tours, registrations and offers of places.
• Manage and maintain pupil entry lists and records to standards described by the Minimum Boarding Standards and UKVI requirements.
• Support with contact and administration of overseas admissions as required.
• Organise and conduct tours of the School for prospective parents and pupils.
• Support organisation and running of in-school events such as Open Days, Guest Mornings and Scholarship Days.
• Support organisation and running the Scholarship Process.
• Oversee admissions testing under the supervision of the Deputy Head Academic including the co-ordination of marking and results dissemination for Common Entrance.
• Liaise with The Prep School regarding pupils moving up to the Senior School at 11+.
• Ensure that information on prospective pupils is collected and disseminated to House Parents, Timetabling Team, EAL and other relevant parties.
• Produce pupil forecasts for the Head and Bursar and keep them abreast of any trends or patterns in the recruitment market.
• Provide regular information on pupil recruitment to the Head and other relevant individuals.
• Contribute to the development of an efficient and effective pupil recruitment strategy.
• Liaise with the Marketing department to coordinate the recruitment and marketing calendar.

What skills and experience are required?

• Excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience of, confidence in and a track record of excellent customer relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills, confident on the phone and warm in interactions with colleagues, prospective parents, and feeder schools.
• Experienced administrator and confident in managing databases.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage own time and multi-task with tight deadlines.
• Excellent IT skills.
• An understanding of the independent education sector.
• Confident, enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Good problem solver who shows initiative and an ability to think ahead.
• Can-do attitude with a willingness to get involved. 
• A good sense of humour and an ability to remain calm under pressure and to cope with the unexpected.

Benefits of joining our team include:

• Paid holiday plus bank holidays and additional customary
• days
• Company pension scheme
• Meals during term time
• Relevant internal and external training provided
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Use of excellent sports facilities
• Free staff parking

Closing Date: 17th November 2024