Overview
Admissions Officer; Operations & Recruitment Jobs in Wimborne Minster, UK at Canford
Position: Admissions Officer (Operations & Recruitment)
Admissions Officer (Operations & Recruitment)
We are seeking an organised and proactive Admissions Officer (Operations & Recruitment) to join our Admissions Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator with excellent organisational, communication and customer service skills, together with a genuine enthusiasm for building positive relationships with prospective families, to support pupil recruitment and admissions at one of the UK’s leading independent schools.
Working closely with the Head of Admissions, you will support applicants and their families throughout the admissions journey, helping applications progress smoothly from enquiry through to enrolment. You will maintain accurate admissions records, coordinate admissions administration, support recruitment activities and events, and help deliver an exceptional admissions experience for prospective families.
The successful candidate will have experience of managing administrative processes, maintaining databases and providing excellent customer service, together with outstanding organisational and communication skills. Experience of school admissions, iSAMS, Metis or similar admissions and management information systems would be advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious team where relationships are at the heart of what we do. You will play an important role in delivering a professional, efficient and welcoming admissions experience while supporting the School’s pupil recruitment objectives.
Interview date: Week commencing 10th August 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Admissions Officer (Operations & Recruitment)
REPORTS TO: Head of Admissions
DEPARTMENT: Admissions
DATE OF ISSUE: July 2026
BACKGROUND
Founded in 1923 Canford School is set in 250 acres of inspirational parkland on the outskirts of Wimborne in Dorset.
The school, which has some 650 boys and girls aged 13-18, is amongst the country’s top co-educational boarding schools. Canford has established a commanding reputation built on its excellent academic achievement, breadth of education and a fresh lively approach.
Canford is a highly successful School and we thrive on knowing that we employ people who are inspired to work here, who share our core values and are challenged by the opportunities that working at Canford provides.
MAIN OBJECTIVES:
The Admissions Team is responsible for all aspects of pupil recruitment, admissions and onboarding. In addition to maintaining pupil numbers, the Team is responsible for ensuring that prospective pupils and their families enjoy a highly professional, welcoming and efficient introduction to Canford.
The Admissions Team works closely with the Headmaster, academic and pastoral staff, feeder schools, educational agents, guardians and families both within the UK and internationally.
The Admissions Officer (Operations & Recruitment) plays an important role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the admissions process, ensuring applicants progress smoothly from enquiry through to enrolment. The postholder will maintain accurate admissions records, support recruitment activities and help deliver an efficient, responsive and welcoming admissions experience for prospective families.
The successful candidate will be highly organised, personable and proactive, with excellent administrative and communication skills, a strong customer service ethos and a good understanding of the admissions process and annual admissions cycle. They will enjoy building positive relationships with prospective families, colleagues and external partners, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
KEY TASKS:
Admissions Operations
- Supporting applicant progression from enquiry through to enrolment.
- Monitoring admissions pipelines and ensuring applicants move efficiently through each stage of the admissions process.
- Coordinating registrations, assessments, offers and enrolment administration.
- Ensuring admissions deadlines and timelines are monitored and met.
- Maintaining oversight of applicant status and identifying any delays or barriers to progression.
- Supporting the smooth operation of the admissions…
Title: Admissions Officer; Operations & Recruitment
Company: Canford
Location: Wimborne Minster, UK
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