Head of Marketing and Admissions Administrator

Milk Education is partnering with a prestigious independent day school in Barnet to recruit a dedicated Head of Admissions & Marketing Administrator. This role is pivotal in shaping the school's public image and managing the admissions process, ensuring a seamless experience for prospective families. The position commences in May 2025 on a temporary basis, with the potential to transition into a permanent role from September 2025.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a professional with a warm, confident manner and excellent organisational skills to lead and deliver the school's admissions process while driving a strategic marketing vision that communicates the school's unique ethos, values, and outstanding academic performance.

As the Head of Admissions & Marketing Administrator, you will be the first point of contact for prospective families and the public, ensuring that the admissions journey is welcoming, personalised, and efficient. You will also play a strategic and hands-on role in managing the school’s brand, digital presence, events, and communications.

Admissions:

• Lead and manage the full admissions cycle from enquiry to enrolment, ensuring excellent customer service.

• Organise and deliver school open days, tours, assessment days, and admissions events.

• Monitor and report on admissions trends, conversion rates, and forecasting.

• Maintain accurate and GDPR-compliant pupil records and communications.

• Liaise with senior leaders, parents, and external agencies.

• Process UK and international applications, ensuring legal and visa compliance.

Marketing:

• Plan, implement, and evaluate the school’s marketing strategy aligned with the school development plan.

• Oversee the school website, social media, digital marketing, and offline campaigns.

• Develop print and online communications, newsletters, and marketing materials.

• Manage the brand identity and editorial standards across all school channels.

• Build relationships with feeder schools, press contacts, and community organisations.

• Promote key events, achievements, and activities to enhance visibility and reputation.

• Warm, approachable, and confident with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, can-do approach to problem-solving and multitasking.

• Previous experience in school admissions, marketing, or a customer-focused education role is highly desirable.

• Strong organisational and IT skills, including CRM systems, social media platforms, and Microsoft Office.

• A keen eye for branding, digital content, and written communications.

• A positive, proactive team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable working flexibly, including occasional evenings and Saturdays.

• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.

If you are passionate about relationship-building, understand the independent school landscape, and are ready to take ownership of a vital and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact our London office for more information.