The Role

London Business School are looking for a Senior Admissions Manager, EMBA London to join Degree Education for a 12-month maternity cover. 

The Senior Admissions Manager is responsible for leading the admissions processes to achieve the programme’s student intake targets in terms of quality and quantity. This role involves overseeing the full admissions cycle, ensuring alignment with the school's strategic objectives, and enhancing the reputation of the EMBA London programme globally. The role also contributes to the success of the EMBA London programme by managing processes, strategy, and engagement across various channels. You will directly line manage an Admissions Associate and Manager. 

Main Responsibilities

• Accountable for developing and managing the admissions process for EMBA London in order to maximise the pool and select the highest quality applicants from the pool.

• Responsible for yield management through ensuring London Business School remains engaged with applicants from the point of enquiry until the point of entry to the programme on their first day, and through management of the scholarship process.

• Develop tactical recruitment and engagement plans for the EMBA London pipeline and lead their implementation to support the achievement of revenue and engagement targets.

• Build and develop lasting relationships with current and prospective students to meet revenue and engagement targets and establish new long term opportunities.

• Develop a near-expert knowledge of LBS Leadership Programmes Suite including logistics, core subjects, electives, career centre, student & alumni clubs. Consult key candidates on Recruitment and Admissions process.

Who we are looking for

• Demonstrable experience in an Admissions, Candidate Assessment or Executive Recruitment/Search/Talent Acquisition role.
• Experience of leading a team, including line management, annual reviews, skills development and talent retention.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a portfolio of high-profile stakeholders

Why London Business School

London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world’s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It’s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location. 

What you can expect from us

• Generous annual leave of 27 days plus extra between Christmas and New Year
• Generous pension package, 14.5% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)
• Free onsite gym and swimming pool
• Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
• Enhanced cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Up to 5 days paid emergency leave for staff who have caring responsibilities for a family member, dependent or friend who is ill.

All enjoyed in a Smart (hybrid) Working environment so we’re looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in your new role.

Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging 

We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large.  We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard. 

Candidates needing sponsorship should assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by evaluating their circumstances against the relevant criteria before applying

Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.

Closing date: 5th November 2024

London Business School