Senior Admissions Administrator in Kent

The role of Senior Admissions Administrator sits with the Admissions Operations team as part of the centralised Admissions and Compliance department within Academic Registry. Admissions are responsible for delivering a high-quality service to enquirers, applicants, and their advisers, ensuring fair, transparent and responsive admissions practices and selection policies to deliver an excellent applicant experience.

Admissions Operations underpins this through the set up and maintenance of the university’s portfolio of courses to support the development and maintenance of a smooth application process for applicants utilising the SITS Student Records System.

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Admissions Administrator to join a small team responsible for maintaining a range of courses which span the wide University portfolio via different admissions systems – UCAS, DfE and Direct. This includes the development and maintenance of a smooth application process for applicants applying for collaborative programmes both in the UK and internationally. The post holder would be responsible for ensuring all external course data, including entry requirements and vacancy listings, is complete and accurate. They will also resolve any data quality issues that arise from the transfer of data between the Student Records System and external Admissions systems.

The post holder will provide a professional, customer‑focused service for internal and external stakeholders in support of the admissions process, including UCAS Clearing. The postholder will work closely with key colleagues across the University including within the UK Partnerships and Apprenticeships Unit, Global Partnerships Office, Student Systems and Data Quality and the Quality and Standards Office.

Who are we looking for?

You will be a team player with relevant experience in a busy administrative environment. We are looking for someone who has excellent customer service skills and can contribute to the wider team whilst working independently. A high level of attention to detail, excellent analytical database skills along with good communication skills are essential requirements, as is the ability to quickly acquire and utilise knowledge of university and sector procedures, structures and regulatory frameworks. An interest in working in the Higher Education sector would also be welcomed.

How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is Flexible and connected (Professional Services) which means campus attendance will vary on a day‑to‑day basis and across the year but must purposefully align to the needs of our students, staff, and stakeholders. It is expected that there will be a relatively even balance between time spent on and off campus; but in most cases the work location will be determined by the service required or the tasks/activities being undertaken.

How to apply

Start date for applications: 21st of November 2025
Closing date for applications: 15th of December 2025
Interviews are to be held on: 7th of January 2026

If you require further information regarding the post, please feel free to contact Charlotte Lynsdale, Head of Admissions Operations (charlotte.lynsdale@canterbury.ac.uk) quoting the job reference REQ05835. Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications are received.

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you.

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Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application. Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/most recent line manager. Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered. Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.