Admissions Officer

UK & International Admissions Officer – Fixed-Term Maternity Cover

Independent School – Burgess Hill Area

Engage Education are supporting a well-regarded independent day and boarding school in the Burgess Hill area to recruit a UK & International Admissions Officer for a full-time, fixed-term maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and organised professional to play a key role in the school’s admissions journey, working closely with families from the UK and overseas.

This role is due to start in April 2026 and is expected to run for up to 52 weeks, depending on maternity leave requirements.

About the role

As the Admissions Officer, you will be the first point of contact for prospective families, providing a welcoming, informative, and personalised admissions experience from initial enquiry through to enrolment. You will work closely with colleagues across the school to promote the school’s offer and ensure a smooth and compliant admissions process, particularly for international applicants.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the full admissions process from enquiry to enrolment

• Building strong relationships with prospective parents, agents, and feeder schools

• Coordinating and supporting admissions events such as Open Days and recruitment visits

• Supporting UK and international admissions processes, including compliance for overseas students

• Line management of the Admissions Assistant

• Maintaining accurate admissions records and ensuring attention to detail throughout

About you

• Previous experience in admissions, customer service, marketing, or a people-facing administrative role

• Experience within education is desirable but not essential

• Strong organisational skills with excellent written and verbal communication

• Professional, proactive, and confident in dealing with a wide range of stakeholders

• Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Contract details

• Full time, 37.5 hours per week

• Fixed-term contract (maternity cover)

• Salary: £29,000-£32,000 per annum, dependent on experience

• Start date: April 2026

Why choose Engage Education?

• Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), matching permanent staff rates

• Ongoing support from a dedicated Engage consultant

• Free access to a wide range of CPD training delivered by experienced senior leaders

• A £50 referral bonus when you recommend a friend who works the required number of days

How to apply

If this role sounds like the right next step for you, please apply below or contact Engage Education directly.

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