Head of Admissions

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 100 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 80,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.

In over 24 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

**ROLE SUMMARY**:

- As the Head of Admissions, you will be responsible for leading the acquisition and conversion, including the outreach and recruitment events and supporting the retention strategy.-
- The Head of Admissions is expected to have a whole school approach and ensure that they understand the importance of daily school life and school events in relation to termly activities. He or she will also be expected to attend whole school events to gain a thorough understanding of the academic and pastoral experiences that students can expect.**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- The Head of Admissions will be responsible for the admissions process from the initial point of enquiry until the student enrols in the school. This process will include responsibility for ensuring the entire database is fully utilised to allow relevant records to be accurate and up-to-date. The statistics generated will help the school to assess the extent to which the strategies employed are useful and if remedial action is required.The aim is to secure student enrolment through the following:
- To implement the Admissions Strategy (focused on student acquisition and retention from enquiry to enrolment) for the school, working closely with the Director of CX, the Head and Group marketing team.
- Communicate with parents of prospective and exchange students as first point of contact, to ensure they receive accurate and timely information and advice regarding admission to the school.
- Lead the Admissions team and/or guide the Head of School and SLT, ensuring they have the knowledge, training and support to deliver a customer-centred service to support student growth.
- Deliver best-in-class tours for prospective parents and partnership prospects (businesses, embassies etc). These will be conducted throughout the year (within and out of term time as required).
- Ensure service standards and quality assurance procedures are met and evolve with parent expectations and needs.
- Ensure the admissions and admissions appeal process is compliant with Inspired Education’s Admissions Policy.
- Plan, co-ordinate and implement a successful programme of recruitment fairs, open mornings, taster days and exhibition events. To maximise attendance, events might be scheduled periodically after hours and on weekends.
- Working with the Head of School and Regional Head of CX manage budgets, format, location, catering, invitations, publicity and bookings and all other elements necessary to deliver successful admissions related events.
- Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. The duties are not intended as a restrictive list and may be extended or altered to include other tasks that are commensurate with the nature of the role as Head of Admissions with a primary focus on student enrolment.**THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE**:
**Qualifications and Experience**
- Strong leadership and influencing skills.
- An understanding of the principles of sales and marketing.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with an ability to lead and motivate a team of staff and build effective and trusting relationships and professional networks in the wider community.
- Highly competent using a range of IT systems including MIS & data analytics tools.
- Experience of working with CRM systems and integration with the sales life cycle.
- Ability to communicate effectively and build confidence and credibility at senior levels both in person and through papers, presentations and reports. This includes the ability to distil and communicate complex information, to persuade and influence, and to keep the school abreast of progress and performance.
- Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
- Ability to operate at a strategic level whilst ensuring translation of the strategy in