Admissions Officer

About the Team Working a closely with colleagues in Student and Academic Support, the Admissions Team is responsible for managing relations with applicants, and for providing expert support and advice for UK, EU and International applicants across UG, PG and other student categories (including part-time, modular, partnerships and distance-learning). The admissions process spans managing enquiries and applications through to registration. The Admissions Team works closely with colleagues in Schools to facilitate the achievement of recruitment targets. The team is responsible for the constant refinement and improvement of business processes and supporting systems to ensure the most effective admission of new students (including various data entry and other interactions with the University’s student systems) and the best possible applicant experience. This team is responsible for ensuring all processes and systems are compliant with regulatory bodies including UCAS and the UKVI. The Role We are looking to recruit an Admissions Officer to join our Central Admissions Team, which manages applications to programmes across the University. Reporting to the Admissions Team Leader, you will be responsible for dealing with a wide range of applications to the University making decisions on both undergraduate and postgraduate applications against set entry criteria, and for building & maintaining excellent working relationships with colleagues in academic areas. Working within a team responsible for managing all admissions for a designated academic area, you will have specific individual responsibility whilst also helping to ensure that all applications for that area are dealt with in a timely and consistent manner. You will be required to develop a detailed understanding of both international and UK qualifications (for undergraduate and postgraduate entry) and of UKVI and UCAS practice and regulations.  The successful candidate will have experience of admissions in a higher education setting. You will have excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure. The nature of the work requires individuals with good interpersonal skills who are able to successfully work in a team and flexibly. The University is keen to encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates, offering a flexible approach to working wherever possible. If you would like more information before you apply or discuss your personal circumstances then please contact David Pollitt, Admissions Team Leader on D.A.Pollitt@salford.ac.uk.  == What’s in it for you? Competitive salary– and excellent pension scheme. Generous annual leave– plus the option to buy additional holiday days. Flexible working– we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance Professional development– we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts. Wellbeingsupport – all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities, including discounted gym memberships. Sustainable Salford – we have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life. Team Salford– join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK’s fastest growing universities. Most importantly, we offer you a rewarding career.