Admissions Advisor (Maternity Cover) [Ref: CC7966]

Chichester College, part of the Chichester College Group, is looking for an Admissions Advisor (Maternity Cover). This role is pro rata of £24,598 - £24,695 per annum (i.e. £19,279.51 - £19,355.54) for 29 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

As our Admissions Advisor, you will take the lead in managing the admissions process for one or more of the college's curriculum areas and will deliver a customer-focused service providing impartial advice and guidance relating to college courses, as well as signposting applicants to courses that meet their educational needs across the Group. You can be part of our learners' first experience of the College and signpost them to courses which can influence their future careers and opportunities.

This is an interesting and varied role which involves working closely with the Group's curriculum areas to ensure that applicants are offered the right course to continue on their educational journey into their chosen career. You will provide outstanding customer service to applicants, schools, curriculum areas and work with colleagues across the Group to plan and implement processes in order to deliver timely interviews, offers, progressions, and joining instructions.

Staff Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
• Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities - including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

With less than a 10-minute walk to the bus and train stations, Chichester College is located in the heart of Chichester city centre. This role is for a fixed term period of maternity cover and will end after one year or on the return, resignation, or replacement of the current post holder, whichever is sooner.

For further information about this fantastic opportunity, please contact Tom Smart, Admissions Co-ordinator, at tom.smart@chichester.ac.uk.

Closing date: 9 June 2025
Interview date: 25 June 2025

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Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are an equal opportunities employer.