Admissions Manager - Young Learner Division bei EC English Language Centres

Location: UK, Brighton (Hybrid working; office-based min 3 days per week)

Role Type: Full Time, Permanent

Start Date: Immediate

Application Closing Date: 10 November 2026

About EC English Language Centres: EC offers superior English language programmes in the top English-speaking destinations around the world, together with French in Montreal. Our world-class facilities and an outstanding team have allowed us to evolve into a globally recognised and trusted brand. Our vision is to maintain our growth while helping students from all over the world succeed in a global community. 

Our team is at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud to have created an environment that will nurture your talent, explore your ideas and recognise your achievements. Together, we turn challenges into new opportunities to help us achieve more. We dream big and we work hard. We want you to dream big too and realise your own ambitions with us.

EC has a young learners division which includes the award winning summer school brand, Embassy Summer with multiple pop up summer schools in the UK, Malta, the US and Canada. Embassy Summer welcomes students from around the world, helping them to improve their language skills, meet new friends and take part in a wide range of activities and cultural excursions that will help them develop important life skills.

Summary:

The Admissions Manager oversees the Admissions team, ensuring the efficient processing of individual and group student applications, as well as the management of pre-arrival enquiries and bookings. This leadership role is ideal for a proactive, organised, and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The role requires strong management, prioritisation, and strategic planning skills to ensure the team meets deadlines, maintains high-quality standards, and delivers exceptional customer service.

 Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead, manage, and support the Admissions team, including setting objectives, providing guidance, and monitoring performance.
• Oversee the accurate processing of student applications and ensure timely input of data into systems.
• Ensure essential student information, including travel details, health records, and personal data, is gathered and managed efficiently ahead of courses.
• Supervise the preparation and distribution of booking confirmations, invoices, and visa documentation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with agents and internal/external stakeholders globally, representing the organisation professionally.
• Identify process improvements and implement best practices to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the Admissions function.
• Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on team performance and key metrics.
• Ensure compliance with the EC Young Learners Code of Conduct, as well as all local policies and procedures related to academics, welfare, and safeguarding.
  

Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Strong focus on delivering high-quality outcomes consistently.
• Flexible and adaptable in dynamic environments.
• Proactive, self-driven, and enthusiastic, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Clear, confident, and diplomatic communicator, able to liaise effectively with staff, students, and stakeholders.
• Strong administrative skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
  

Job Specific Competencies:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong customer service orientation and stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Quick to learn and implement new processes and systems.
• Reliable, patient, and diplomatic in handling complex tasks and team dynamics.
  

Equality and Diversity: Equality and diversity are at the heart of everything we do. Our learning opportunities are open to everyone, regardless of their background and circumstances, and we apply the same standards to the staff we employ.

Recruitment and Selection Policy: EC young learners is committed to providing the best possible care and education to its students and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. EC young learners is also committed to providing a supportive and flexible working environment to all its members of staff. EC young learners recognises that, in order to achieve these aims, it is of fundamental importance to attract, recruit and retain staff of the highest caliber who share this commitment.