Head of Admissions

If you offer experience of working in educational admissions, or a sales or recruitment environment, this position offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role leading on the recruitment of students at a leading independent school in Bath. As Head of Admissions, you will deliver a highly proactive, fair and efficient admissions process to bring local and international girls to Royal High Bath, setting targets, monitoring activity, and adapting when necessary. You will work closely with the Head, the Director of Finance and Operations and Director of External Relations to support parent interviews, and provide regular numbers to enable forecasting and growth. You will regularly attend events with parents and feeder schools and work with all colleagues to deliver an exceptional customer journey for every prospective family. Your team will develop strong relationships with prospective parents and pupils through all aspects of the recruitment and admissions process as well as with prep schools, educational agents and other key stakeholders. There will be a need for some national and international travel and attendance at conferences and recruitment fairs as well as some evening and weekend working. About you We are looking for an experienced sales professional with exceptional business administration skills and the ability to accurately manage and analyse data to inform decision making, monitor activity and set targets. You will have an innate understanding of lead generation and the ability to nurture positive relationships with prospective students and their parents through their admissions journey. You will therefore be a strong communicator and understand sales principals and how to deliver exceptional customer service. If you have the skills and experience to contribute to the development and implementation of an admissions strategy that reflects the unique nature of Royal High and can ensure the best possible experience for prospective families, we will be delighted to hear from you. About the School: Royal High Bath is a leading independent girls' day and boarding school, and part of the GDST network of schools. We offer excellent facilities and resources and a warm, friendly and supportive working environment. Join us to develop your career in a creative and innovative environment with a generous salary and benefits package. Be part of the national network of GDST schools dedicated to leadership in girls' education. Benefits: As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Free lunches during term time
• Access to our free BUPA Employee Assistance programme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
To apply, please complete an application form by clicking the apply button. Application end date: 4 November 2024. Interview Dates: w/c 11 November 2024. Royal High Bath and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are looking for an experienced sales professional with exceptional business administration skills and the ability to accurately manage and analyse data to inform decision making, monitor activity and set targets. You will have an innate understanding of lead generation and the ability to nurture positive relationships with prospective students and their parents through their admissions journey. You will therefore be a strong communicator and understand sales principals and how to deliver exceptional customer service. If you have the skills and experience to contribute to the development and implementation of an admissions strategy that reflects the unique nature of Royal High and can ensure the best possible experience for prospective families, we will be delighted to hear from you.

Royal High Bath is a leading independent girls' day and boarding school, and part of the GDST network of schools.

Join us to develop your career in a creative and innovative environment with a generous salary and benefits package. Be part of the national network of GDST schools dedicated to leadership in girls' education., As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Free lunches during term time
• Access to our free BUPA Employee Assistance programme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment