Admissions Officer / Manager
Weekly meetings in Rustington, West Sussex
Working mostly from home / covering schools across South of England
Full-time, permanent
£50,000 per annum + strong benefits package
As Admissions Officer/Manager, this is your chance to directly influence how and when children access the education they need.
You won’t just manage a process here; you’ll drive outcomes, remove barriers, and make placements happen where they matter most. This is a role for someone who knows how to build momentum, create opportunities, and turn referrals into life-changing placements.
You will largely be working from home and will necessitate a meeting in Rustington once a week/fortnight, as well as travelling to schools across the south of England.
What’s in it for you
- Salary up to £50,000 with a strong benefits package
- A high-impact role where your work directly improves children’s outcomes
- Opportunity to join a growing organisation with clear expansion plans
- Real influence over referrals, placements, and occupancy performance
- Long-term progression as the organisation scales and evolves
- Involvement in new school openings and growth initiatives
- Manage the full admissions journey from initial enquiry through to confirmed placement
- Build and maintain strong referral pipelines with Local Authorities and commissioners
- Work closely with schools and stakeholders to secure appropriate, timely placements
- Support occupancy targets by converting referrals into placements effectively
- Lead and support a direct report to ensure smooth admissions operations
- Use CRM systems and data insights to track performance and improve outcomes
- Previous experience within education, SEND, or children’s services
- Background in admissions, referrals, placements, or pipeline management
- Experience working with Local Authorities or external commissioning bodies
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capability
- Confidence using CRM systems and interpreting performance data
If you’re an Admissions Officer/Manager ready to take ownership of a role where outcomes truly matter, apply now and be part of something that changes live.
How to Apply:
Send your up-to-date CV to sarah@recruitrecruit.co.uk with the subject line 'Admissions Officer/Manager - Application'
All applications will be handled confidentially.
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