Admissions and Marketing Officer (Admissions Lead) in Northampton

Contract: Full time, full year

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

Location: Northampton High School GDST

Closing date: Friday 26 June at midday, however applications may be considered ahead of the deadline

Interviews will take place on Friday 3 July

We are pioneers in girls’ education and aim to reshape the future of learning itself. We empower our girls to believe in themselves and value the positive contribution they can make to the world. Join our progressive and evolving team, where we work together to promote and enable this ambitious and aspirational culture, taking on the challenge of ensuring we have the right systems in place to support our schools.

What you’ll be doing

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 CRM systems, digital tools, databases and spreadsheets to manage records and generate reports

Who we are

The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) is the UK’s leading group of 23 independent girls’ schools and two academies across England and Wales. We educate around 19,000 students and employ 4,000 staff, all united for a shared purpose: to help girls learn without limits, so they can go on to lead lives without limits and make the world a better place for us all. The organisation’s values serve as guiding principles:

• We put girls first
• We think and act fearlessly
• We embrace a forward-thinking mindset that shapes the educational offer for girls
• We are a family of schools
• We provide careers that are fulfilling and purposeful for our staff

As recognised global leaders in girls’ education, we combine 153 years of expertise and experience with a progressive and pace-setting vision for the future. We are dedicated to giving our students the tools to thrive, offering them access to innovative educational practices, excellent facilities, and an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued.

Why join us

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

There are many other good reasons to work with us. Each of our schools and our Trust Office has its own sense of community, and you’ll be part of it. You’ll be in the company of some of the best and brightest people in independent education. Most importantly, no matter what your role, you’ll be playing a major part in the highly regarded education we give our girls.

Our commitment

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change. We want every colleague to feel valued, respected and supported, and we actively welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We are equally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must therefore be willing to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.