Director of Admissions – High-Growth Education & Mentoring Organisation – £Competitive – London (Hybrid)
This is a rare opportunity to build and scale a high-impact admissions function within a fast-growing, purpose-driven organisation operating at the intersection of education, mentoring, and early-career development.
Our client is a fast-growing organisation supporting local and international students as they transition into the world of work, as well as established professionals looking for a potential change in their current career. Combining personalised mentoring, thought leadership, and a growing programme offering, the business has developed a strong reputation for helping individuals build confidence, clarity, and meaningful career direction.
As demand continues to grow, the organisation is now entering its next phase of expansion, with a clear ambition to scale its reach and impact. As part of this growth, they are now seeking an exceptional Director of Admissions to lead and evolve their recruitment strategy, building a scalable admissions engine while maintaining a high-quality candidate experience.
The role:
- Take full ownership of the admissions function, leading the end-to-end local and international student recruitment strategy
- Develop and execute targeted outreach strategies across schools, sixth forms, universities, and graduate communities, building and managing relationships with schools, careers services, parents, and student networks
- Develop and execute targeted strategies to appeal to professionals with already established careers looking for a potential change in career direction
- Oversee the admissions journey from enquiry to enrolment
- Represent the organisation at education fairs, partner events, and thought leadership forums
- Work closely with marketing to shape outreach campaigns and lead generation
- Report on performance metrics and refine the admissions process
- Contribute insight to programme development and student needs
Skills and experience required:
- Proven experience in student recruitment, admissions, or widening participation in educational programmes
- Strong understanding of the education-to-career journey
- Strategic mindset with strong operational execution
- Confident communicator across students, parents, and institutions
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a genuine commitment to education
- Knowledge of UCAS, school-university pipelines, and employability programmes is highly desirable
This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-led organisation at a pivotal stage of growth. If you are passionate about education and excited by the opportunity to build a high-performing admissions function, we would love to hear from you.
This is a hybrid role, with three days a week based in the London office. A competitive salary plus benefits is on offer, depending on experience.
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