At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to manage student admissions and ensure a smooth application process.
- Company: Join the University of Winchester, a vibrant community focused on student success.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and generous holiday entitlements.
- Other info: Work in a beautiful campus with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in admissions or administration, strong data analysis skills, and team management.
The predicted salary is between 33002 - 38784 £ per year.
The University of Winchester is seeking to recruit a full-time permanent Senior Admissions Officer to work within the Department of Marketing, Communications and Engagement (MCE). The Department is responsible for the recruitment of students from across the world, with a particular focus on activities that support prospective students on their journey to the University.
The role of Senior Admissions Officer is a key role in delivering an excellent admissions function within the University. You will have line management responsibility for the work of 3 Admissions Officers, to effectively deliver the agreed offer-making strategy in line with the department’s key performance indicators. In addition, you will be responsible for enquiries and applications to a portfolio of courses.
You will be expected to be a key point of contact for the Admissions Team, supervising and motivating the team of Admissions Officers to ensure that decisions made on applications are accurate, timely and are made in accordance with University policies and targets.
The role will have responsibility for ensuring that processes adhere to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and occupational health requirements required for entry and involve working closely with colleagues from within the department and across the wider University. The role will also play a key role in delivering a successful clearing and confirmation.
You will have a good understanding and confidence with numbers and the importance of data accuracy. You will be expected to be a confident user of Excel to analyse data and experience of using a business intelligence reporting tool, such as Tableau or a similar statistical package would be an advantage.
As a University group we believe our offer is compelling. This includes:
- Beautiful campus and working environment
- Hybrid working possibilities for many roles
- Broad range of benefits and discount schemes
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing provision, including on site gym
- Competitive salary framework, including annual increments
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Generous holiday entitlements
Internal applicants: your employer will remain unchanged
External applications: University of Winchester Services Ltd
Interview Date: 9 October 2026
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Senior Admissions Officer in Winchester employer: University of Winchester
The University of Winchester is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation in the realm of digital transformation. With a strong commitment to employee development and a supportive culture, staff enjoy hybrid working arrangements that promote work-life balance while engaging in meaningful projects that impact the student experience. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking institution that values your contributions and invests in your professional growth.
