Department: Admissions & Marketing
Reporting to: Admissions & Foundation Manager
Location: On Campus
Contract: Permanent, Full time, 52 weeks a year
Salary: £26,437 per annum
Role outline and purpose
The Admissions Assistant is a key member of the Admissions team, responsible for supporting the delivery of an exceptional admissions journey for prospective pupils and their families from first enquiry through to enrolment.
As one of the first points of contact for families considering Lord Wandsworth College, the Admissions Assistant plays an important role in attracting, engaging and supporting prospective applicants, ensuring every interaction reflects the warmth, ambition and values of the College. The successful candidate will help create a visitor experience that leaves families feeling confident, informed and excited about joining our community.
This is a high-energy, relationship-focused role combining outstanding customer service, family engagement and excellent administrative organisation. The post holder will support the management of the admissions process, ensuring prospective families receive timely, personalised communication and a seamless experience throughout their journey.
Working closely with colleagues across the College, the Admissions Assistant will support key recruitment events such as, visits, Open Events, assessment days, scholarship assessments and induction activities. They will help ensure that every prospective pupil and family receives an impeccable admissions experience, regardless of their entry point or background.
The role requires a confident communicator who can build strong relationships with families, provide a knowledgeable and welcoming first impression of the College, and support the Admissions team in converting enquiries into successful enrolments.
Appointment process and how to apply
Please apply via our LWC website using our recruitment portal.
The closing date for applications is on 4th September 2026 with interviews taking place the week commencing 14th September 2026.
Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence please feel free to contact Victoria Morris, Admissions & Foundation Manager on [email protected].
We welcome people of all faiths and those that are committed to these values. We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our workforce. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity we are actively encouraging applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.
Appointments will be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check and references. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Lord Wandsworth College is a registered charity (Number: 1143359) providing outstanding caring education for boys and girls since 1922.
Pay: £26,437.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
