Marketing and Admissions Manager

Marketing and Admissions Manager Inspired Learning Group Hours of Work: 40 hours a week Contract term: Permanent Start date: April 2026 or sooner Website: We are seeking a Marketing and Admissions Manager to join our marketing team. This fantastic role would be ideal for someone looking for the next step in their marketing career and comes at a genuinely exciting time to join Inspired Learning Group. Inspired Learning Group is a growing group of independent senior schools, preparatory schools and nurseries in the UK. We take great pride in each one of them, supporting them enthusiastically in the achievement of excellence. We do this by striving to inspire each individual pupil to achieve the personal and social development and the academic result which best matches his or her personality and talents. A pivotal member of the Marketing Department and reporting to the Head of Marketing & Admissions, the Marketing & Admissions Manager is responsible for driving and executing lead generation strategies to support student acquisition across agreed ILG schools. This role will take the lead on key marketing and admissions initiatives while also providing support for wider departmental projects. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues, external agencies, and our network of schools to deliver outstanding results. You will be expected to demonstrate expertise in both marketing and admissions, combining a strategic mindset with hands-on campaign management. This is an ideal role for an experienced and ambitious professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, is passionate about education, and is committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for our schools and students. This role will suit someone who is creative, detailed and strategic at the same time, your workload will vary between large scale campaign management through to day-to-day priorities of the campaign execution. You will be accountable for daily performance marketing and ensuring all student acquisition campaigns are delivered through project management, inter-personal skills, communication skills, administration, problem solving and process management. The role will encompass both Marketing and Admissions elements including: Marketing: The creation and execution of multi-channel marketing campaigns (digital, print, events, PR) to drive enquiries, raise brand awareness, and support student recruitment. Drive digital marketing and website optimisation, ensuring all school and group online presences are engaging and effective for prospective families. Collaborate with agency partners to create marketing collateral, prospectuses, and promotional materials for all schools to support both marketing and admissions initiatives. Supporting local marketing outreach efforts, events, and partnerships to drive brand presence and increase applications within the community. Monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, providing recommendations for ongoing optimisation and improved conversion rates. Admissions Overseeing the full admissions process across agreed schools, from initial enquiry to enrolment, ensuring a welcoming, efficient, and supportive experience for families. Monitor admissions targets in line with group and school objectives, regularly reporting on pipeline, conversion rates, and trends. Develop and implement admissions communications, events, and engagement activities to nurture prospective families and maximise conversion. Work closely with school leadership and teaching staff to ensure alignment and exceptional service throughout the applicant journey. The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following skills/expertise: Strong experience working for B2C & Consumer brands, a background in education is not a pre-requisite Proven background in multi-site management (retail, leisure, or franchise sectors preferred), a background in education is not a pre-requisite Experience working within commercially driven, fast-paced environments Comfortable working with external agencies and internal teams across multiple sites Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on campaign execution Commercial acumen and data-driven approach to marketing and admissions Experience of communicating results clearly to stakeholders up to CEO level Strong online marketing skills with a strong attention to detail. Highly organised with the ability to prioritise multiple campaigns and projects. This role will suit someone who is creative, detailed and strategic at the same time, your workload will vary between large scale campaign management through to day-to-day priorities of the campaign execution. The role will involve a blend of home working and working at our head office in Stanmore (Inspired Learning Group, Georgian House, Park Lane, Stanmore Middlesex HA7 3HD). Frequent travel to schools and nurseries will also be required. You will be welcomed and as a member of staff at Inspired Learning Group you will benefit from the following; Professional Development and Training opportunities with the prospect of career and salary progression as our business grows Ongoing coaching from the management team Childcare fee discount Pension scheme Refer a friend scheme up to £750 Health cash plan covering 10 healthcare benefits and services such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world Employee Assistance Programme. If you feel you have the skills and attributes for this role we welcome your application. Please apply by clicking For further information please do not hesitate to contact Tom Havard our Head of Recruitment and Resourcing on 07706 323847 or tom@inspiredlearninggroup.co.uk A Full JD is available on Request. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received. Inspired Learning Group is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).