This is an outstanding opportunity to be at the heart of shaping the strategic direction of admissions at the College. With a rising demography and rising annual levels of over-subscription, the appointed candidate will be joining the College at an exciting time as we navigate ahead successfully to meet and serve the aspirations of the young people of Cambridgeshire through our admissions policy. The appointed person will manage the annual admissions cycle, which includes overseeing the application process, delivering key events such as online student guidance meetings, supporting the College’s Open Events and Year 11 taster days, and supervising the successful enrolment of approximately 1,500 students to the College each August.

You will be an experienced professional, ideally with experience working in the admissions department at a school, College or other education environment. You will have excellent people and communication skills including a commitment to high level customer service which you might have experienced in a variety of settings. You should be comfortable presenting to large audiences at times and to liaising with a variety of stakeholders.

To apply, please complete Parts 1 and 2 of the application form. When completing Part 1, you will be required to upload your CV and a Supporting Statement of Application. Once you have submitted Part 1, please proceed to Part 2 (Equality and Diversity Monitoring).

Hills Road Sixth Form College is one of the UK’s leading sixth forms — but what truly defines us is our people and our ethos. We combine high achievement with deep commitment and care.

Our students are curious, ambitious, and engaged with the world around them. Our staff share a culture of trust, professionalism and collaboration, creating a workplace that is both dynamic and deeply supportive.

Located in the heart of Cambridge, we benefit from an extraordinary network of educational and community partnerships. For the right leader, Hills Road offers not only an outstanding institution to guide but a community to belong to. This is a career-defining opportunity to shape the future of post-16 education in Cambridgeshire.

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