Head of Admissions – Community Engagement

Learnlife

. Design and own Learnlife’s learner recruitment strategy .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeBarcelona • SpainLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in learner recruitment strategy, lead generation, and relationship management within the education sector. Proficient in data analysis and technology tools to optimize admissions processes and enhance family engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Admissions Strategy DevelopmentLead Generation and Closing DealsData Analysis and ForecastingBilingual Communication in English and SpanishIntercultural Competency

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Hard Skills

Lead GenerationSales ForecastingAdmissions Process ManagementData ReportingCommunity Engagement

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementEmotional IntelligenceAttention to DetailAdaptabilityResourcefulness

Tools & Technologies

HubSpot CRMPowerSchool LMSExcelAI ToolsGoogle Apps

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

AdmissionsEducationCommunity RelationsMarket InsightsCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and own Learnlife’s learner recruitment strategy
Generate and nurture family leads through community engagement, events, partnerships, and digital outreach
Build networks with relocation and school finder agencies, multinational corporations, feeder schools, embassies, and cultural organisations
Represent Learnlife at fairs, open days, and networking events
Partner with Marketing to align campaigns with recruitment targets and improve performance
Lead admissions strategy meetings with marketing, finance, operations, and hub teams
Monitor competitors and use market insights to inform strategy
Lead the full admissions process from enquiry through enrolment, re-enrolment, and offboarding
Oversee and support the admissions coordinator
Organise hub tours, open houses, online information sessions, and orientations
Collaborate with Hub Leads and Finance on annual re-enrolment
Maintain and report admissions data, conversion rates, and enrolment forecasts
Document and continuously optimise admissions processes
Act as a Learnlife ambassador in the wider Barcelona community
Develop partnerships to attract mission-aligned families, open markets, and grow market share
Create referral opportunities and word-of-mouth advocacy with parents, alumni, and team members
Support events and initiatives that strengthen belonging and retention
Create and manage family feedback processes throughout the intake journey
Ensure admissions policies are transparent, inclusive, and compliant
Monitor regulatory changes affecting enrolment and recommend risk-reduction actions
Manage HubSpot CRM and PowerSchool LMS and gather market and alumni data to drive admissions and retention

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of experience in admissions, sales, business development, or community relations, ideally in education
Proven track record in lead generation and closing deals
Strong follow-up and personable relationship management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish
High intercultural competency
Strong emotional intelligence and sensitivity to people’s needs
Experience building enrollment/sales forecasting models
Data and technology proficiency, including Excel, AI, and educational Google apps
Great attention to detail
Self-starter who is highly resourceful, self-aware, and adaptable

Benefits

Comp & perks

30% remote work arrangement
Full-time employment
Inclusive community culture where differences are valued and celebrated
Supportive, meaningful family and community engagement environment