At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Undergraduate Admissions Team and ensure a smooth admissions process.
- Company: Join a diverse university committed to social justice and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Flexible working, generous leave, competitive salary, and strong support for wellbeing.
- Other info: Hybrid working options available, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of education while making a real impact on students' lives.
- Qualifications: Experience in team management and excellent communication skills required.
About The Role
The Undergraduate Admissions Officer post is available immediately, on a fixed term basis to cover a secondment, until May 19th 2027. The role is available from FTE 0.78 up to full-time. Applications for secondments will be considered subject to agreement from your current line manager. The starting salary will be from £33,951 per annum pro rata on Grade E. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working - working up to two days a week on Streatham campus including our Anchor Day on Wednesdays and the remainder from home.
We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements. We are seeking to appoint a highly organised, experienced person to lead the Undergraduate Admissions Team in providing a responsive, effective, and efficient admissions service, to meet and exceed the expectations of applicants and client Facilities within the University and in pursuit of the University’s Internationalisation Strategy.
The role holder will line manage up to 10 admissions staff, and first and foremost, will need to have an excellent aptitude for managing staff in a collaborative and supportive environment. You will also need excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage and prioritise own workload and oversee the organisation of others. Strong preference will be given to those who have prior experience of managing people and processes. Ideally, we would prefer someone who has experience of large database systems and the ability to follow a complex set of procedures. An understanding of admissions processes, with some knowledge of either UK or international qualifications would be an advantage. In addition, you will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with colleagues and applicants.
About you
- Has experience of managing a team and is able to support and communicate changes effectively to ensure the team are kept up to date with key issues affecting them.
- Has a proactive approach to developing working relationships with staff and external stakeholders.
- Has excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex issues in a clear and precise manner.
- Shows initiative and has a flexible and pro-active attitude to delivering day-to-day work and projects within a fluid environment.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Further Information
Please contact Jo Hamilton, Head of Admissions at J.Hamilton@exeter.ac.uk.
About Us
We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.
Why our colleagues love working here:
- Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
- Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
- Competitive pension contributions
- Genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues
- Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do
How we can help
If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at hrhelpdesk@exeter.ac.uk. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme.
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