Head of Admissions and Registry Interim in London

Head of Admissions and Registry Interim in London

London Full-Time 70000 - 75000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Fashion Retail Academy

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead admissions and registry functions, ensuring excellent student service and compliance.
  • Company: EFI Group, transforming lives through innovative education in fashion and beauty.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on leadership role, and impactful work during key enrolment period.
  • Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to continuous improvement and exceptional learner experiences.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while driving service improvements.
  • Qualifications: Experience in FE/HE admissions, strong leadership, and analytical skills required.

The predicted salary is between 70000 - 75000 £ per year.

About EFI Group

EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships at The Fashion Retail Academy (FRA) and The London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT).

Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion and employability.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Interim Head of Admissions & Registry to join us on a 3-month fixed-term contract during the key enrolment period of the year.

This hands-on role is for someone with FE and/or HE admissions and registry experience who can quickly integrate into the team.

Responsibilities include leading the Registry function, overseeing admissions, enrolment, exams, timetabling and student finance, while ensuring excellent student service, regulatory compliance and efficient operations.

You will provide strong leadership, drive service improvements and support students through a critical recruitment and enrolment period.

Qualifications

  • Relevant degree.
  • Evidence of CPD.
  • English & Maths: minimum GCSE grade 4 (Grace C) or equivalent.
  • IT related qualification desirable.
  • Experience in FE Registry, MIS or a similar function, including line management of teams, developing and implementing administrative systems and working directly with students.
  • Experience using CRM systems and project managing the implementation of systems within an education environment desirable.
  • Strong knowledge of FE student information systems, funding and ILR requirements, admissions, enrolment and registry processes, and timetabling/resource planning.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, with an understanding of technical systems, databases and system integration.
  • Knowledge of Civica REMS, CRM systems and Share Point desirable.
  • Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and present clear, actionable insights.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience building effective relationships and working collaboratively with senior stakeholders.
  • Confident in planning, prioritising and producing clear, concise reports.
  • Values: customer-focused, proactive, adaptable and collaborative, with a commitment to continuous improvement and an excellent learner experience.

Salary: From £70,000 to £75,000 per annum (due to short contract duration), subject to qualifications and experience.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.

Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer.

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Fashion Retail Academy

Contact Details:

Fashion Retail Academy Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Head of Admissions and Registry Interim in London

FE and HE admissions experience
Registry management
Student finance knowledge
Regulatory compliance
Leadership skills
Service improvement
CRM systems experience