Admissions and Marketing Officer

Admissions and Marketing Officer

At Northampton High School, we are pioneers in girls’ education and aim to reshape the future of learning itself. We are looking for a Admissions and Marketing Officer to join our team.

The Admissions and Marketing Officer (Admissions Lead) plays a lead role in delivering a welcoming, seamless and high-quality admissions experience for prospective students and their families. Leading on the day-to-day admissions process, the postholder will manage enquiries, coordinate visits and events, and guide families through every stage of the admissions journey - converting interest into enrolment to maximise student acquisition.

With a strong focus on customer experience, they will use the school's CRM system to manage leads effectively, track engagement and identify opportunities to strengthen conversion. They will communicate clearly and confidently the school's ethos, the benefits of an all-girls' education and the value of being part of the GDST.

As part of a collaborative wider team, this role also supports the delivery of marketing and communication activities that bring the school's story to life - strengthening relationships and attracting new students.

What skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Experience leading or supporting an admissions process within an educational environment, with a strong focus on delivering excellent customer care
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and approachable manner. Strong influencing and persuasion skills, with the ability to engage colleagues in supporting the admissions process and inspire prospective families to choose the school
• Confident in using a CRM systems, digital tools, databases and spreadsheets to manage records and generate reports

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
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

About the School:

Northampton High School, part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), is an independent girls' day school with a reputation for academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a wide breadth of extra-curricular activity. We offer a Nursery, Junior and Senior School across one site and we are proud to be at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Our reference: SE4187

Vacancy:  Admissions and Marketing Officer

Location:  Northampton

Salary: £30,723.00 - £40,602.00 - Grade 4 Support Staff

Hours: Full Time

Required from: As Soon As Possible

Contract: Permanent

Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of Northampton High School.

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