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Head of Admissions UK
full-timeIpswich$38k - $42k

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Location

Ipswich

Salary

$38k - $42k (GBP)

Type

full-time

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About this role

  • Royal Hospital School
  • Address: Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 2RX
  • Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum
  • Hours: Full time
  • Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
  • Reference: 8393

     

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, manage and develop feeder school and domestic agent networks, deliver a high-quality, personalised admissions journey for families, and line-manage a small UK admissions team. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional, with experience in education marketing or admissions, 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. 

 
To find out more

If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on [email protected] or call 01473 326200.  

For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit our website
 

How to apply

Applications should be made online via TES following the ‘apply’ link on our website

Please also send a covering letter to [email protected]

To see details of other vacancies please visit our website 

 
Closing date: 9 am, 2 March 2026.
Interview date: 9 March 2026.

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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Education Marketing,Admissions,Recruitment Events,Relationship Management,Data Analysis,Team Management,Communication,Event Planning

About Suffolk Jobs Direct

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As one of the largest employers in Suffolk, we have a huge variety of exciting careers to offer people as keen to make a positive impact on the world around them as we are.

As a modern, flexible, and effective council, we’re driven to make a difference to the environment, the communities we serve, and the careers of our people. We explore innovative ways to encourage, respect, and enable everyone to be the best they can be.

By creating meaningful connections with our people and our partner organisations, we’ve built a culture of mutual collaboration, trust, and respect where everyone is supported to be their authentic selves.

We aim to inspire and empower. To improve and evolve. To develop and innovate. To take pride and ownership of the world around us and ensure that we leave a positive and lasting legacy. That’s why it’s time to reimagine a career with the council and take a fresh look at what we can offer you.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Government Administration
Founding Year: 1974

What you'll do

  • The Head of Admissions will lead the UK admissions pipeline from first enquiry to induction, designing and delivering recruitment events and managing a small admissions team. This role is pivotal in recruiting pupils from across the UK to the Royal Hospital School.

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As a Head of Admissions UK at Suffolk Jobs Direct, you will: the Head of Admissions will lead the UK admissions pipeline from first enquiry to induction, designing and delivering recruitment events and managing a small admissions team. This role is pivotal in recruiting pupils from across the UK to the Royal Hospital School..

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