Independent Schools Association (ISA)
Head of Admissions
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Head of Admissions (UK)
We are seeking an ambitious and family-focused Head of Admissions (UK) to play a pivotal role in recruiting pupils from across the UK to the Royal Hospital School.
Description
Set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the Stour Estuary and within an hour of London, Royal Hospital School (RHS) is a leading, co-educational boarding and day school providing a full and broad education, fit for the modern world.
In 2025, RHS entered an exciting new chapter as part of the Inspired Learning Group (ILG). This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver an exceptional education while preserving everything that makes RHS unique, our traditions, our character, and our community spirit.
The Royal Hospital School Has The Following Vacancy
Head of Admissions (UK)
We are seeking an ambitious and family-focused Head of Admissions (UK) to play a pivotal role in recruiting pupils from across the UK to the Royal Hospital School.
Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Admissions, this managerial role leads the UK admissions pipeline from first enquiry to induction. You will design and deliver recruitment events, deliver a high-quality, personalised admissions journey for families, manage, forecast and optimise the enquiry pipeline utilising appropriate systems and process, and line-manage a small UK admissions team.
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This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional, with experience in education marketing or admissions, or a related field, to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic school community.
If you are passionate about pupil recruitment, relationship-driven admissions, and data-informed decision-making, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Closing date for applications
Tuesday 3 November 2026
Early application is encouraged, as applications will be considered as they are received. The organisation reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.
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Interviews
Interviews will be held on: Monday 9 November 2026
Applications
Applications should be made online via TES following the ‘apply’ link. To see details of other vacancies please visit our website www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies.
Please also send a covering letter to recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org or 01473 326200.
For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit www.royalhospitalschool.org
The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
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