Admissions Officer – Watford | Join a Busy EducationTeam

📍 Watford, Hertfordshire | ⏰ ASAP Start | 💼 Full-Time & Permanent | 🕐 Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm | 🏠 Hybrid Working | 💷 £30,000–£34,000 An established education setting in Watford is looking for an organised and personable Admissions Officer to join its team on a permanent basis. You’ll be involved throughout the admissions journey, from the first enquiry through to enrolment, working closely with families, school staff and other professionals. There’s a good mix of independent work and contact with people, with hybrid working available once established in the role. 📋 What you'll be doing Manage enquiries and applications from prospective families. Keep admissions records and databases accurate and up to date. Coordinate assessments, visits, meetings and admissions events. Communicate regularly with parents and carers. Liaise with schools, Local Authorities and other external contacts. Prepare admissions paperwork and correspondence. Monitor deadlines and make sure applications progress smoothly. Produce reports and provide general support to the wider admissions team. 👤 What we're looking for Previous admissions or education administration experience would be ideal, although strong candidates from a customer-focused administrative background will also be considered. You’ll need to be organised, confident communicating with families and comfortable managing several things at once. Good IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office, Excel and databases, are important. Experience with a school MIS or CRM system would be a bonus. 🎁 What’s on offer Permanent, full-time position. Hybrid working. Competitive salary of £30,000–£34,000, depending on experience. Generous annual leave. Pension scheme. Professional development and training. Staff wellbeing support. Employee benefits and discounts. Supportive team environment. Comparable education-sector vacancies currently show full-time admissions roles around 37.5–40 hours per week, with examples including 8:00am–4:00pm and 37.5-hour working weeks. 📩 How to Apply If you’ve got admissions or relevant education administration experience and are looking for a permanent role with some flexibility, please apply with your CV. We’ll be in touch with suitable candidates to discuss the opportunity and next steps. If shortlisted, you will be contacted within 72 hours.