Summary

Shiplake College is seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Admissions Manager.

Detail

This is a central role in delivering a high-quality, efficient and welcoming admissions process. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full pupil recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a seamless experience for prospective families from first enquiry through to enrolment, while supporting the College’s strategic growth and reputation.

This is a varied role with key duties and responsibilities covering admissions operations, selection, assessment and scholarship management, events and relationship management, and strategy, growth and analysis. Please see the candidate pack for further details.

We are looking for someone to work 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, all year round (with 30 days annual leave and bank holidays). Some flexibility is required in working hours, in particular, for evening and weekend events. There may be an opportunity for travel for overseas recruitment.

The salary will be in the region of £37k per annum, depending on experience.

The role will be managed by the Head of Admissions and report to the Director of External Relations.

Shiplake College offers a beautiful working environment, supportive colleagues, a contributory pension scheme and excellent free lunches. Staff are encouraged to make use of the on-site gym facilities and open-air swimming pool, during the summer months, alongside the opportunity to make the most of our riverside location.

Please visit our website to learn more about the College, our community and our values.

Closing Date: 10am on Friday 19 June 2026

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 22 June 2026

Second Interviews: Week commencing Monday 29 June 2026

The school reserves the right to shortlist and interview candidates ahead of the closing date.

A candidate pack and application form can be obtained from

https://www.shiplake.org.uk/about-shiplake/job-vacancies

Co-educational day and boarding school for ages 11-18

HMC, The Society of Heads, BSA

Shiplake College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Shiplake College is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.