Head of School Liaison, Transition and Progression

Sunset Tans & Spa; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of School Liaison, Transition and Progression. This full-time, permanent position involves leading efforts to enhance student recruitment through partnership with schools and ensuring smooth internal progression. Candidates should possess a degree, strong relationship-building skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Benefits include generous leave, on-site childcare, and access to gym facilities.

Benefits

25 days of leave plus bank holidays

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

On-site nursery

Enrollment into Local Government Pension Scheme

Free eye care vouchers

Free secure on-site parking

Discounts on shopping, travel, healthcare

Access to on-site gym and sports facilities

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a large, complex organisation.
• An inherent belief in the advantages of a post-16 college experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with partner schools.
• Coordinate internal progression process.
• Plan and implement progressor parent/carer event.

Skills

Building effective working relationships

Equity, diversity, and inclusion commitment

Continuous development and improvement

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Head of School Liaison, Transition and Progression

Full time, permanent role at Sunset Tans & Spa. Compensation: £38,237-£40,568 per annum.

The Head of School Liaison, Transition and Progression leads strategies and operations to increase student recruitment by building strong relationships with partner schools, delivering targeted outreach and conversion activities, and supporting applicants to make a successful transition to college. The role also ensures smooth and positive internal progression for current learners, working collaboratively with curriculum teams.

Responsibilities

• Successfully building and maintaining strong relationships with partner schools to maximise conversions.
• Raising the profile of the College, especially amongst groups and in geographical areas that are currently under‑represented.
• Using data from the Admissions team to provide agile and responsive targeted school liaison activities that maintain and improve target applicant conversion rates.
• Coordinating the internal progression process, managing it to completion in a timely manner.
• Planning and implementing a successful progressor parent/carer information event, working with colleagues across the College to ensure the event meets the needs of applicants and their parents/carers.
• Producing an annual plan for the strategy for School Liaison, Transition and Progression.
• Advising the Assistant Principal: Partnerships and Skills on aspects of school liaison, transition and progression provision that need improvement, and working with them to review, plan and develop that area of provision.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification.
• A commitment to represent and embed a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion across the College’s work.
• An inherent belief in the advantages, benefits and ethos of a post‑16 college experience.
• Experience of working in a large, complex organisation.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous development and improvement.

Benefits

• 25 days of leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part‑time staff) and college closure days, with annual leave taken flexibly during college closure periods.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme – a confidential, free service for all staff.
• On‑site nursery offering childcare at highly competitive rates, both in and outside term time.
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Free eye care vouchers.
• Free secure on‑site parking.
• Access to a range of discounts, including shopping, travel and healthcare.
• Access to on‑site gym, tennis/badminton courts, football pitches (indoor & outside).
• Weekly staff football.

If you feel you are the right candidate, please apply now – we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 12th December 2025.

Sunset Tans & Spa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and provide proof of right to work in the UK.