Admissions Administrator

Pertemps Liverpool; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Liverpool is seeking an Admissions Administrator for a temporary contract in Milton Keynes. The role is hybrid and full-time, supporting the onboarding of students onto professional programmes during a peak admissions period.

You will process applications, manage data entry, and prepare communications and offers. The position requires meticulous data handling, strong Excel/Outlook skills, and the ability to manage a high workload in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous administration and data entry experience.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Review applications against entry criteria, including English and Maths requirements.
• Input information from application forms onto internal systems.
• Prepare and issue conditional offer letters.
• Download and upload applicant reports using internal systems.
• Schedule interviews through Microsoft Bookings.
• Send communications to applicants using approved templates.
• Monitor shared mailboxes and respond to routine enquiries.
• Escalate complex queries where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure data is up to date.
• Support high-volume administrative processes during a busy admissions period.
• Other adhoc requirements to support the team.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Admissions Administrator (Temporary Contract)

Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid Working)

Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour

Contract Duration: 29th June 2026 - 7th August 2026

Full-time: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, 30 minute lunch).

We are currently recruiting for a temporary Admissions Administrator to join a busy and supportive team during a peak admissions period. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with high volumes of data and applications.

The Role

You will play a key role in supporting the onboarding of students onto professional programmes, ensuring applications are processed accurately and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing applications against entry criteria, including English and Maths requirements
  • Inputting information from application forms onto internal systems
  • Preparing and issuing conditional offer letters
  • Downloading and uploading applicant reports using internal systems
  • Scheduling interviews through Microsoft Bookings
  • Sending communications to applicants using approved templates
  • Monitoring shared mailboxes and responding to routine enquiries
  • Escalating complex queries where appropriate
  • Maintaining accurate records and ensuring all data is up to date
  • Supporting high-volume administrative processes during a busy admissions period
  • Other adhoc requirements to support the team

About You

We are looking for someone who can quickly learn new processes and systems while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

You will have:

• Previous administration and data entry experience
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Confidence using Microsoft Excel and Outlook
  • The ability to manage a high workload and prioritise tasks effectively
  • A proactive and self-motivated approach
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Comfortable working on repetitive tasks.

Working Arrangements

Training Week

• Collection of equipment and induction on the first day Monday 29th June
  • Mandatory training provided
  • On-site attendance required on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th (Potential to work from home for the remainder of the week, subject to training requirements)
  • Every other week will require an onsite presence on a Tuesdays.
  • Additional on-site attendance throughout the assignment may be required for further training and support

What You will Receive

• Hybrid working arrangement
  • Comprehensive training and onboarding
  • Ongoing support from dedicated coordinators and experienced team members
  • A welcoming and supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to develop administration and admissions experience within a professional organisation

If you are highly organised, detail-focused and enjoy working in a busy environment where accuracy matters, we would love to hear from you.