Admissions Manager in Chelmsford, Essex

Saint George School is a British International school that offers an innovative education through a challenging international curriculum, making learning relevant and meaningful for students by adopting a comprehensive study program based on research and centered on the student as a learner. Throughout its 62 years of existence, Saint George School has become a reference of academic excellence both nationally and internationally, being the only school in the country to offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate program and the first one to receive dual accreditation from the Council of International Schools (CIS), Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the New England Association of School and Colleges (NEASC), with a highly qualified multicultural faculty and staff.

Today, the school community comprises 43 different nationalities, making Saint George an institution of international stature forming young leaders capable of meeting academic and professional challenges in today's global society.

LOCATION: Saint George School - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

JOB PURPOSE: As a key member of the Marketing, Admissions & Communications (MAC) team, the Admissions Manager is responsible for driving student enrolment by ensuring that both prospective and current families receive an exceptional experience at every stage of their journey with the school. The role contributes directly to the school's growth strategy by strengthening market positioning, increasing enrolment, and supporting retention, while ensuring alignment with Nord Anglia Education standards.

REPORTING TO: Director of Marketing, Admissions & Communications

OTHER KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Internal: Head of School, Academic Dean, Heads of Primary & Secondary, Teaching & Administrative Staff, MAC Team
• External: Prospective Families, Current Parents, Students, External Vendors

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and enable student enrolment growth across the school (and any affiliated campuses) by designing, implementing, and continuously optimizing Marketing, Admissions & Communications (MAC) strategies.
• Proactively engage with all internal and external stakeholders to effectively communicate the school's learning environment, values, and culture, strengthening both recruitment and long-term retention.
• Drive student growth by delivering a seamless, high-quality admissions, retention, and overall school experience that reflects the excellence and personalized approach of Saint George School.
• Increase brand awareness and market presence by positioning the school strategically within the community.
• Actively drive prospective family engagement by encouraging campus visits and delivering an aspirational, personalized, and premium first experience.
• Present and communicate the school's premium educational offering through professional, consistent, and strategic communication aligned with MAC initiatives.
• Promote, model, and reinforce a high-performing, optimistic, and caring school culture.
• Collaborate closely with the MAC team to align admissions strategies with marketing and communications efforts.
• Support enrolment growth across campuses by maintaining strong collaboration with MAC counterparts.
• Foster and embed a culture where student recruitment and retention are understood as a shared responsibility across the entire school community.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the full admissions cycle, from initial inquiry through enrolment.
• Coordinate and deliver school tours, ensuring a premium and personalized experience for prospective families.
• Manage and respond to admissions inquiries, ensuring timely, professional, and consistent communication.
• Support the planning and management of the admissions calendar.
• Track and manage the admissions pipeline, ensuring accurate data and strong conversion outcomes.
• Coordinate interviews, assessments, and admissions decisions in collaboration with academic leadership.
• Ensure completion and accuracy of all admissions documentation.
• Follow up on admissions leads and outstanding documentation.
• Support and execute admissions and marketing events.
• Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications Manager to support content collection and event visibility.
• Represent Saint George School at internal and external events.
• Support the coordination and engagement of parent ambassador networks.
• Maintain accurate and updated admissions and school-wide event calendars.
• Promote and maintain a positive, welcoming, and professional environment on campus.
• Provide guidance to front desk and administrative teams.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

• Enrolment targets (new and returning students)
• Pipeline conversion rates
• Retention rates
• Parent satisfaction and experience
• Admissions response and follow-up time

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree (preferred)
• Experience in admissions, sales, customer experience, or marketing
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build relationships and influence decision-making
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• High level of professionalism and attention to detail
• Experience in an educational or international environment (preferred)
• Proficiency in systems and data management

PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Engage in continuous professional development.
• Participate in performance management and appraisal processes.
• Contribute to the implementation of school policies and procedures.
• Support the wider life of the school, including events and community engagement.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.