Admissions and Database Manager

If you offer office management experience and are confident working with a wide range of software and databases, this position offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the admissions process of one of the UK’s leading schools.

As Admissions and Database Manager, you will join a busy, friendly, and professional Admissions Department and be responsible for managing, developing and improving the admissions processes to recruit pupils for Uppingham School.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining the School database, ensuring all prospective and current pupil data is recorded
• Managing the application, testing and interview process for prospective pupils
• Leading on the development of Admissions Department processes
• Assisting with the planning of open days for prospective pupils
• Line management of the Admissions Office team

To be considered for this role you will need to be an excellent administrator with prior experience of working in a technical office environment. You will also need excellent numeracy and literacy skills, as well as the ability to prioritise multiple tasks on an ongoing basis and communicate efficiently and diplomatically.

The confidence to suggest and implement changes for the benefit of admissions and the School is equally important, as is a friendly, approachable, and enthusiastic attitude.

In return, Uppingham offers a community that values people. We are warm, compassionate and mutually supportive. This is reflected in our working environment and the benefits we are able to offer:

• 50% contribution to premiums for School’s private health scheme
• Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee)
• Free staff lunches in term-time
• School fee discount for children of staff (subject to change at any time)
• Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which provides a range of support including counselling and legal advice
• Occupational Health Services to support staff who have health/medical issues
• Free annual flu jabs
• Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
• Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
• Working towards Investors in Diversity

For further details on this role and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date: 12 April 2023 at 9.00 am. 

Interviews: 19/20 April 2023.

Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.