Group Admissions Manager

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and creative Group Admissions Manager, to join us at an exciting stage of continued growth.

You should be a high calibre individual, educated to degree level, and with previous Sales and/or Marketing experience.

We seek candidates with previous first-hand experience of managing and overseeing sales conversion and customer retention activities to promote growth. A background in admissions in an education setting is not essential although highly desirable.

 The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate commercial acumen and be able to manage and deliver upon conflicting priorities and challenges. You should value analytics and be capable of analysing data to provide insights and recommendations for improvement

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will be responsible to the Group Director for Marketing and Admissions, and will work directly with our schools located globally to provide leadership, support and oversight to our admissions teams and schools. They will support school teams to manage and convert leads into new admissions, maintaining high levels of retention and nurturing existing families to become advocates for their schools to support group growth targets.   

The opportunity will suit an ambitious and experienced candidate with a wide breadth and depth of expertise to support our growth trajectory. 

Why join us?

You will join a strong, experienced and award-winning team, with specialist expertise across key areas of School Management and Business Support. Working closely with your colleagues and Group’s Executive committee, you will be provided with significant opportunities to share and develop your expertise.

This is an exciting opportunity to:

• Be part of a global community, collaborating with influential individuals and leaders worldwide, who have a wide range of expertise in both the international school market and business operations.
• Travel and engage with colleagues, business contacts, and networks of influential leaders across the globe.
• Benefit from opportunities for professional growth and continuous improvement in practice.

How to apply?

If you have the experience and the desire to join us, please submit your application to recruitment@orbitaled.com. We urge interested candidates to apply without delay to avoid disappointment.   Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the vacancy may close prior to the deadline once strong candidates have been found. 

Applications should include your up to date CV, a recent head and shoulders colour photograph, and details of two referees, including your most recent employer. It should include a covering letter, highlighting how your experience, knowledge and skills match those of the ideal candidate set out above and within the role profile. We recommend you download and read the role profile and person specification prior to submitting your application.

Closing Date: 26th July 2024, however early applications are encouraged as the application process may close prior to this deadline. 

Should you require any additional information or clarification in respect of this advertisement or process, please contact Andy Edgar, Group Head of HR on +44 (0)161 250 1755 or via recruitment@orbitaled.com

Orbital Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to consent to an enhanced DBS (in the UK) or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.