About Us
The Orpheus Centre is a specialist college that uses the arts to promote personal development in young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
We support young disabled adults to discover what they can do — building confidence, independence and creative skills through the performing arts. Our work is bold, inclusive and life‑changing, and every member of our team plays a vital role in creating an environment where students feel listened to, supported and empowered to take centre stage. If you are passionate about inclusion, creativity and enabling people to defy expectations, this is your opportunity to be part of something truly special.
Location: The Orpheus Centre, Godstone, Surrey
Salary: £27,764 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time, 52 weeks per year)
Contract: Permanent
The Role
We are looking for an organised and proactive Student Recruitment Coordinator to manage the admissions journey from initial enquiry through to enrolment.
This is a rewarding and varied role where you’ll work closely with prospective students, families, local authorities, and internal teams to ensure a smooth, supportive, and efficient recruitment process.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full admissions cycle – enquiry, application, assessment, offer, funding, and enrolment
- Act as the first point of contact for prospective students, parents, carers, and professionals
- Coordinate college tours, taster days, and recruitment events (both on-site and virtual)
- Review applications and supporting documents, including EHCPs
- Liaise with local authorities regarding placements and funding agreements
- Maintain accurate records and track applicant progress throughout the process
- Support enrolment and ensure data is recorded on internal systems (MIS)
- Build and maintain relationships with feeder schools, providers, and external stakeholders
- Provide admissions data and reports to senior leadership
- Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure a positive student experience
About You
You will be highly organised, detail-focused, and an excellent communicator who can build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience in an administrative or education setting
- Understanding of SEND and EHCP processes
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail
- Confident using Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Desirable
- Experience in FE admissions or recruitment
- Knowledge of Databridge, SIMS or similar systems
- Experience working with local authorities
- Experience supporting young people with SEND
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation
- Make a real difference in the lives of young people
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- A varied and engaging role with meaningful impact
How to Apply
Please submit your CV along with a supporting cover letter outlining your experience, skills, and suitability for the role. Applications submitted without a cover letter may not be considered.
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Orpheus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online searches may be undertaken as part of due diligence.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
In order to be considered you must be eligible to work in the UK.
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The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a disability confident employer.
We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be considered for interview.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are:
- Challenging attitudes towards disability
- Increasing understanding of disability
- Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions
- Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration
No agencies please.
Pay: £27,764.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Godstone, Surrey: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Please describe how your experience and skills make you suitable for the Student Recruitment Coordinator role, including any experience working in education, admissions, or with SEND/EHCP processes.
Experience:
- Administrative: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
