Head of Admissions

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 14,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Inspired Education are looking for an ambitious Head of Admissions. As the driving force behind admissions, you'll shape the experience from a family's very first enquiry through to enrolment, onboarding and beyond. Working closely with the Head of School and our Central Marketing Team, you'll combine data, insight and outstanding customer service to grow enrolment, build lasting relationships and ensure every family feels welcomed into our community.

This is a target-driven role where your success will be measured by the growth of our admissions pipeline, conversion at every stage of the journey, and the overall expansion of our school community. Supported by Inspired's global admissions expertise and best practice, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while being recognised and rewarded through the Group's Admissions Bonus Scheme.

This is an all year round position based in London.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own and drive performance across the full buying journey – Attract, Convert, Close and Delight – taking personal accountability for enquiry, visit, application, offer and enrolment conversion rates
• Respond to all enquiries (phone, email, web, social media, walk-in) within agreed timeframes, capturing high-quality data to tailor the approach to each family
• Organise private tours and Open Mornings with the Senior Leadership team, building rapport with prospective families, delivering consistent USPs and creating memorable, personalised experiences that convert visits into applications
• Proactively follow up with prospective families using a structured cadence to move families through the pipeline and re-engage those who have gone quiet
• Manage the assessment, interview and offer process in partnership with the Head of School and academic team, ensuring timely and personalised communication of outcomes
• Take full ownership of OpenApply (CRM) as the single source of truth – ensuring enquiries, activity and pipeline stages are logged accurately and on time
• Monitor and report on KPIs (lead volume, stage-by-stage conversion rates, churn %) to the Head of School and Central Marketing Team, using data to identify bottlenecks
• Develop and deliver an annual outreach and admissions plan aligned with the Central Marketing Team's marketing plan, feeding back on trends, competitor activity and changing parent needs
• Manage scholarship and fee discount conversations in line with Group policy, working with the Head of School to structure and route offers for approval, converting price-sensitive families without undermining fee integrity
• Own the retention and re-enrolment process – identifying potential leavers early, managing sensitive exit conversations, and supporting win-back and Inspired sister-school transfer opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with feeder schools, agents, embassies and corporate partners to generate high-quality leads
• Represent the school confidently and commercially when liaising with other Heads and registrars, positioning the school's unique value against competitors