GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust)
Admissions & Marketing Officer (Admissions Lead)
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Admissions & Marketing Officer (Admissions Lead)
Location: Ealing, Greater London Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £35,970 – £48,852 (depending on experience) Hours: Full time, full year with some flexibility Start Date: As soon as possible Closing Date: 15th July 2026 at 11:59 PM (early applications welcome)
Notting Hill & Ealing High School (NHEHS), a leading independent girls’ day school, is seeking an Admissions & Marketing Officer (Admissions Lead) to join their team for September 2026.
As the Admissions Lead, you will:
- Deliver a welcoming, seamless, and high-quality admissions experience for prospective students and families.
- Manage enquiries, coordinate visits and events, and guide families through every stage of the admissions process—converting interest into enrolment to maximise student acquisition.
- Provide a supportive, forward-thinking, and inclusive admissions strategy that aligns with the school’s values and mission.
About Notting Hill & Ealing High School & the GDST
NHEHS is a successful, ambitious, and forward-thinking day school where girls thrive in a warm, supportive community. We are part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s largest independent network of girls’ schools, ensuring a legacy of excellence since 1854.
The school occupies an excellent, leafy suburban location in West Ealing, with superb transport links for families.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage with families to promote NHEHS as a premier education choice, remembering both intellectual and academic growth.
- Co-ordinate and host tours, evenings, provision of information, and enrolment events to support admissions.
- Provide outstanding communication through written reports, correspondence, newsletters, databases, and social media.
- Use CRM systems in an effective and efficient way to enhance admissions conversion rates and school profile.
- Work closely with the Business Office to nurture payment plans and assist parents with questions.
- Support parents with complex enquiries in a friendly, compassionate, and proactive way, ensuring an outstanding experience.
- Monitor and report on admissions progress,IST progress, and visual environments using school data.
- Review, update, and write school and St Margaret’s newsletters, website and social media content.
- Work with colleagues across the school in all departments, departments, and pupils to maintain an exciting and engaging portfolio that showcases school life.
- Coordinate and deliver an outstanding open day/savour Sunday programme-extensive experience to entice prospective families.
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Essential Requirements
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Passionate about education and journey through learning and application
- Strong Roleplay, role-playing, safeguarding, and child protection knowledge
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel and a range of other desktop applications.
- Familiarity with CRMs is advantageous.
- Desire to thrive in a dynamic environment within an esteemed institution.
- A willingness to commit to safeguarding and undertake DBS checks is required.
Would be advantageous to have:
- A qualification or experience in education or marketing.
- Knowledge of independent school admissions processes.
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Benefits
Due to being part of the GDST, you’ll enjoy exceptional benefits:
- Membership of a dedicated Pension Scheme
- Access to the centralised GDST training & development programmes
- Up to 50% discount on fees for children at any GDST school
- Training grants to obtain further qualifications
- Interest-free annual season ticket loans for travel
- Interest-free loans for purchasing a computer for home use
- Cycle Scheme – staff can purchase bicycles & equipment at a tax-advantageous rate and spread payments over 12 months
- Free lunches during the school term
About Our Culture
At NHEHS & GDST, we thrive as a part of a diverse, welcomes, inclusive environment. We believe in the power of education, inspiration, and equality to build meaningful and enriching experiences. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Closing Note
We strongly encourage early applications. Interviews will be scheduled from 13th or 20th August 2026. Should we receive a high volume of applications, the closing date may be extended or interviews scheduled throughout the review period.
Job expiry: Full applications required by 15th July at 11:59 PM, though early applications are encouraged.
*NHEHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Candidates will need to undergo *-appropriate checks with an understanding of safeguarding procedures.
_For full details, visit the GDST Careers website or apply now by clicking here.*
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