We are seeking a motivated and charismatic individual to join our admissions team on a full-time basis. This role will primarily focus on student recruitment, particularly engaging with prospective students from China and other Mandarin-speaking, and on occasion Cantonese-speaking, regions. The ideal candidate will have sales experience, be willing to travel to China on a regular basis, and be fluent in Mandarin.
Beyond recruitment, this role involves maintaining strong relationships with the students you have recruited, as well as their families, once they join Ashbourne. The successful candidate will help ensure a consistent cohort of 25 Chinese nationals at the college while fostering a welcoming and supportive environment.
About Ashbourne
Established over 40 years ago, Ashbourne has become one of the best private colleges for A levels in the UK. Distinguishing itself in many ways, including exam results, individual attention and facilities it aims to be the best college overall for A levels in the UK.
Ethos and culture
At Ashbourne there are no uniforms, no assemblies, no school dinners and the relations between teacher and student are informal, vital and strong. This type of relationship is encouraged by the lack of formality and the opportunities for engagement provided by small classes.
Unusually for a private college, Ashbourne is selective; most importantly the college reserves the right to deny any student the opportunity to advance from year 12 to year 13 if they have not reached a sufficiently high academic standard. All students are expected to work hard and do their best to achieve their potential. There is a ‘100%’ rule for the submission of homework and a shared ethos of aiming high and doing your best.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Actively recruit students from China and other Mandarin-speaking regions, ensuring a consistent cohort of 25 Chinese nationals at Ashbourne.
2. Develop and maintain relationships with key partners, agents, and schools to support recruitment efforts.
3. Travel to China and other relevant regions for recruitment events, school visits, and student engagement.
4. Provide detailed and accurate information about Ashbourne’s academic offerings, the admissions process, and student experience as well as provide information about student life in London.
5. Maintain strong relationships with students and their families from the point of recruitment through to their time at Ashbourne.
6. Serve as the primary point of contact for the students you recruit, as well as their parents, offering support and guidance as needed.
7. Work closely with personal tutors and support staff to ensure students’ academic and personal wellbeing.
8. Organize extracurricular activities and social events to help students integrate and feel supported.
9. Translate key documents, communications, and marketing materials to ensure clarity for Mandarin-speaking students and parents.
10. Assist with interpreting during meetings, admissions discussions, and parent interactions.
11. Maintain accurate records of Chinese student recruitment and engagement using internal systems.
12. Collaborate with the wider academic and administrative teams to enhance the student experience.
Person Specification
1. Sales experience, preferably within education or student recruitment.
2. Fluency in Mandarin is mandatory; Cantonese fluency is desirable.
3. Willingness to travel to China for recruitment and engagement activities.
4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships.
5. Organised, proactive, and committed to student success.
6. Be a reflective practitioner open to others' perspectives.
7. Have a growth mindset and value innovation as a route to improvement.
8. Embody collaboration with enthusiasm for working alongside colleagues.
9. Must be open to feedback and have a desire to always want to improve performance.
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