Senior Admissions Officer (Education)

TL;DR

Senior Admissions Officer (Higher Education): Managing the student journey from application to enrolment with an accent on UKVI compliance, quality assurance, and qualification assessment across Levels 3 to 7. Focus on solving complex admissions cases, leading regulatory audits (OfS), and optimizing institutional admissions systems.

Location: Hybrid Working in London (minimum 3 days per week in the office)

Company

A higher education provider committed to widening participation and delivering career-focused programmes in partnership with UK universities.

What you will do

• Manage admissions operations and enrolment for foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate provision.
• Ensure strict compliance with institutional policies, UKVI requirements, and partner university agreements.
• Lead admissions review panels for non-standard entries, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), and appeals.
• Prepare for and support regulatory audits, inspections, and Office for Students (OfS) reviews.
• Collaborate with academic and professional services to enhance admissions systems, policies, and quality assurance frameworks.
• Provide specialist guidance to senior academic staff on complex applicant cases.

Requirements

• Significant professional experience within UK higher education admissions and enrolment.
• Expertise in assessing UK and international qualifications for Levels 3-7 programmes.
• Deep understanding of UKVI requirements and sector-specific regulatory compliance.
• Proven track record of supporting quality assurance activities and regulatory audits.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Must be based in or be able to work in London to meet hybrid office requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all institutional practices.
• Support for continuous professional development and staying current with sector trends.
• Collaborative environment focusing on transforming lives through accessible education.
• Structured performance review and development processes.

Hiring process

• Pre-employment checks including a criminal records check.
• ID, Right to Work, and education confirmation verification.
• Reference checks (two required).