Admissions

Location:

London City and West End, London, United Kingdom

Salary:

£45413 to £55755 per annum Benefits: plus London weighting

Type:

Contract

Start Date: 

2025-06-04

Contract Period: 

To be confirmed.

Main Industry:

Search Education & Training Jobs

Advertiser:

Red Personnel

Job ID:

131970109

Posted On: 

04 June 2025

Deputy Head of Admissions
Location: London – 2 to 3 days per week on campus (Thursdays on-site essential)
Salary: £45,413 to £55,755 + £5,400 London weighting
Contract Type: Fixed Term (until August 2026)

We’re looking for an experienced and organised admissions professional to join our team as Deputy Head of Admissions for a London based University.

In this key role, you’ll support the Head of Student Recruitment and Admissions in leading a busy, responsive team. You’ll take ownership of specific admissions workstreams, manage staff, and help drive service improvements, ensuring a smooth and positive journey for all applicants.

Key Responsibilities:

– Oversee day-to-day admissions operations across all applicant groups
– Line manage the Admissions Operations Manager and support wider team development
– Support and deputise for the Head of Student Recruitment and Admissions as required
– Lead on system improvements, workflow planning, and service delivery
– Monitor performance against service level agreements using data and reports
– Maintain strong relationships across faculties and support services
– Ensure compliance with university and sector policies, including UCAS requirements

What We’re Looking For:

– Demonstrable experience in a higher education admissions role, with an excellent understanding of UCAS processes
– Proven track record of managing people and working to deadlines in a fast-paced education environment
– Strong IT and system skills – ideally with CRM or student record systems
– Excellent communication and organisational skills
– Educated to degree level or with equivalent relevant experience

This is a great opportunity for someone confident in managing people, data, and processes – and who’s ready to step into a strategic, visible role.

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