Student Recruitment and Admissions Officer (Part Time), Leeds

This is a fixed-term role until July 2027, based on 14 hours per week. You must be available to work on Thursday & Friday. Leeds City College are looking for a Student Recruitment and Admissions Officer to provide an excellent potential student experience in terms of an efficient and streamlined process for all stages of recruitment with a strong focus on the conversion of inquiries to enrolment. We are a friendly, enthusiastic team with a passion for working with a diverse group of people to deliver an outstanding student experience to our students, visitors and stakeholders. We take pride in guiding our students on their journey to achieve their aspirations.

Please apply as soon as possible as the role may close before the advertised closing date.

• Be the first point of contact for potential students, including application and course inquiries.
• Offer Matrix standard of advice and guidance to potential students.
• Attend external events across the region including evenings and weekends.
• Support the interview events providing an excellent experience for potential students, parents, and external stakeholders.
• Deal with all applications efficiently and in a timely manner to meet our Service Level Agreements.
• Process applications ensuring all offers have been made to potential students.

• Relevant I.A.G Qualification at level 2 or above.
• Relevant customer service qualification or training.
• Literacy and numeracy qualification at Level 2 or above.
• A professional understanding of admissions including experience of working effectively in an admission role.
• Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external working relationships and work in a confidential manner.
• Experience of working in a busy high-volume customer focused environment.
• Good knowledge of student database systems or C.R.M systems.
• Good knowledge of systems processes and regulations relevant to admissions.
• Excellent customer service skills.

• Annual leave: Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays; Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays.
• Pension schemes with generous employer contributions: Teachers Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, Peoples Pension Scheme.
• CPD opportunities: Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
• Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City Colleges values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does. We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You will have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Groups values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed.