International Admissions Team Leader in Coventry

This role operates on a hybrid working arrangement that will require travel into the Coventry Head Office as needed.

About the Opportunity

Arden University is seeking an experienced International Admissions Team Leader to oversee the UK International Admissions function for Student Route applicants. Working closely with Immigration Compliance and Recruitment teams, you will ensure admissions are processed accurately, efficiently, and in full compliance with UKVI, CMA, and Fair Admissions requirements. You will lead a team of Admissions Officers and Senior Admissions Officers, managing day‑to‑day operations, supporting staff development, and driving high service standards while helping safeguard the University’s UKVI Sponsor Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the UKI Admissions team, overseeing workloads, performance, and staff development to ensure high levels of service delivery.
• Ensure international applications are assessed accurately and within agreed timelines, acting as an escalation point for complex applications and admissions queries.
• Maintain a strong understanding of UKVI regulations and international admissions practices, monitor compliance, audit admissions decisions, and identify potential risks or fraudulent activity.
• Support recruitment and operational objectives while contributing to process improvements, reporting, and staff training initiatives.

Essential Requirements

• Experience working within International Admissions and the international applicant journey.
• Strong understanding of UKVI compliance and admissions processes.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience within Higher Education admissions.
• Knowledge of SITS or similar admissions systems.
• Experience developing admissions procedures aligned to UKVI and Fair Admissions requirements.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on‑top, and even a Christmas closure!
• A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
• BUPA Cash Plan Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
• Access to Perkbox benefits
• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
• Plus, other excellent benefits
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.

Closing Date: 31st May 2026

Sponsorship Statement

Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa, or fulfil the criteria we have for providing sponsorship. However we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.