Group Admissions Manager

Are you a dynamic individual with a proven sales background and a passion for education? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and enjoy the buzz of converting enquiries into registrations? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking a Group Admissions Manager to oversee the admissions process across all 19 of our schools. We are looking for someone with strong sales skills and the ability to manage people, who can lead by example and understands the importance of building relationships with prospective families. As Group Admissions Manager, you’ll use your sales expertise and leadership abilities to ensure each school maximises registrations while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

About Alpha Schools

Founded in 2003, Alpha Schools has successfully grown to become one of the largest independent school operators in the UK, catering to students from 4 months to 18 years old across our 19 schools.

About the Position

Contract type: Full-time, permanent

Working pattern: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 5:30pm, Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm

Salary: £30,000 to £45,000 (dependent on experience)

Start date: Immediate start available

Location: You will be based at one of our schools in Manchester, including Abbotsford Preparatory School in Urmston, The Chadderton Preparatory Grammar School in Oldham, Moor Allerton Preparatory School in Didsbury or Clevelands Preparatory School in Bolton.

As the Group Admissions Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Driving the admissions process for all schools in the group, from handling enquiries and scheduling tours to guiding families through the entire journey to registration.
• Leading pupil recruitment strategies for each school, ensuring new pupil conversions are maximised and focusing on pupil retention.
• Auditing and training schools to ensure they adhere to the group’s admissions processes and deliver a consistent, high-quality customer experience.
• Managing people and processes effectively to ensure the admissions team across all schools works to a high standard and meets enrolment targets.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A proven sales background (essential) and enjoys the challenge of hitting targets.
• Experience managing people, with the ability to lead and inspire teams across multiple locations.
• Experience in admissions (preferably within education, but relevant professional experience in other industries will be considered).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage prospective families and communicate the value of our schools.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database management.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly between schools.

Why Choose Us?

At Alpha Schools, we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone flourishes. In addition to being part of an exceptional team, here is what to expect:

• Wellness Programme
• Life assurance package, which is three times your annual salary
• Discounted tuition fees for your children at any Alpha School
• On-Site Parking
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) with 1 extra day of holiday per year of service up to 33 days
• Company Events
• Work with a network of leading schools and passionate educators

Join us at Alpha Schools and embark on a transformative journey that will unlock endless possibilities for personal and professional growth.

Alpha Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, with costs covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.