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JOB VACANCY

Admissions Officer

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June 28, 2026

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Permanent

37 hours

£27,401

Admissions Manager

VN0164/26

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role supports the delivery of the College admissions function, ensuring an efficient, welcoming and supportive experience for all prospective students. The primary focus will be on applications from 16–18-year-old learners, while also contributing to the recruitment and admissions processes for adult learners and apprenticeships.

You will support the tracking, analysis and reporting of applications, recruitment activity and conversion rates, helping to provide valuable data insights that inform recruitment strategies and future curriculum planning. The role also includes overseeing bursary and transition processes, ensuring students receive effective support throughout their journey into College.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Efficiently and accurately process, track and monitor all relevant Admissions processes including bursary, enquiries, reception, applications, interviews, admissions, IAG, careers and via Pro Solution, paper base, email or telephone in a timely manner.
Be fully conversant with all Admissions processes as outlined above.
All duties to be performed and completed in line with the Admissions Team and Admissions Policy.
Contribute proactively to meeting college targets including increasing student numbers, improving retention and bursary take up rates.
Support the end-to-end admissions process, with a particular focus on 16–18 recruitment.
Maintain oversight of adult and apprenticeship recruitment, ensuring effective processes, accurate reporting, and smooth applicant journeys.
Ensure all applications are processed efficiently, accurately, and in line with funding and audit requirements.
Work with curriculum and student services teams to ensure applicants receive timely information, advice, and guidance.
Monitor capacity, recruitment trends, and patterns in applications across all cohorts.
Ensure that all admissions touchpoints with prospective students, parents and other audiences are of a consistently high and impressive quality.
Support grants and bursary processes in respect of full time and part time applications.
Provide advice for Care to Learn Students when necessary.
Monitor grants and bursary applications.
Acquire income data and other information relating to student applications as necessary in line with relevant policies in a timely manner.
Attend training and meetings to keep up to date with current procedures and legislation as required.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

Experience of data analysis, reporting, and using data to inform insights
Good level of IT skills and the ability to use technology to streamline workloads
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people on all levels in a friendly, approachable and professional manner in order to develop and maintain professional internal and external relationships
High level of attention to detail and accuracy in all work undertaken
Discreet, diplomatic and able to handle work of a highly confidential nature
Self-motivated and proactive with an ability to demonstrate initiative
Ability to problem solve and find effective solutions

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Five Level 2 qualifications including maths and English (GCSE A*-C, or equivalent)
A levels or Level 3 qualifications (Desirable)

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