Senior Admission Manager

Senior Admissions Manager

A strategic leadership role shaping how exceptional families discover, choose and join one of Italy's most distinctive international schools.

Location: Venice, Italy
Job ID: 8419
School: hFarm International School Venice
Company: Nord Anglia Education

About The Opportunity

hFarm International School Venice is a unique school where innovation, entrepreneurship and a world‑class international curriculum come together in one of the world’s most extraordinary settings. As part of the Nord Anglia Education global family, students benefit from partnerships with MIT, The Juilliard School, UNICEF and King’s College London – alongside an education deeply rooted in Italian culture and creativity.

We are looking for a Senior Admissions Manager who is passionate about building relationships and strategy, representing this school with warmth, intelligence and ambition, and driving sustainable enrolment growth by connecting families with everything that makes this school exceptional.

What You Will Lead

• Define the school's admissions strategy aligned to growth objectives
• Own end-to-end admissions performance, KPIs and outcomes
• Contribute to school‑wide planning and resource decisions

• Serve as senior ambassador for the school with prospective families
• Lead high‑level admissions consultations with a personalised approach
• Ensure every interaction reflects care, transparency and partnership

• Own CRM governance, forecasting and enrolment trend analysis
• Prepare leadership reports that inform strategic decisions
• Track conversion data to continuously improve pipeline performance

• Partner with Marketing to align outreach, campaigns and brand
• Work with Academic and Admin teams on placement and onboarding
• Represent admissions at open days, events and leadership forums

Essential

• 5+ years in admissions, enrolment or international education leadership
• Proven experience with international and multicultural communities
• Excellent written and spoken English (Italian and other languages a strong asset)
• Strong CRM proficiency and data‑driven decision‑making

Preferred

• Experience in international schools, IB or comparable curricula
• Background in education marketing or customer experience
• Familiarity with accreditation, visa procedures and qualification recognition
• Demonstrated admissions forecasting and strategic planning track record

Leadership Qualities We Value

• High emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity
• Strategic mindset with operational rigour
• Collaborative influencer – not a siloed operator
• Excellent organisational and decision‑making skills
• Committed to service excellence and ethical practice

Commitment to Equality and Safeguarding

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination. We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions.

All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

Ready to Apply

Applications via the Nord Anglia Education careers page. CV required. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.