Admissions and Widening Participation (Team Leader)

London School of Science and Technology; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent higher education provider in the UK is seeking a full-time Admissions and Widening Participation Representative (Team Leader). Responsibilities include leading the Admissions team, managing student recruitment, and overseeing application decisions. The ideal candidate will have experience in higher education, excellent organisational skills, and line management experience. This role includes evenings and weekends, and work is to be conducted in person.

Qualifications

• Experience related to higher education is essential.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines is required.
• Previous leadership or line management experience is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Admissions team.
• Coordinate and manage student recruitment activities.
• Monitor individual and team performance using conversion tracking.

Skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Line Management

Education

Undergraduate degree

Postgraduate degree

Job description

The London School of Science & Technology is the UK's largest and fastest growing independent higher education provider. Partnering with leading UK universities, LSST is home to over 7000 students and 6 campuses.

The team behind LSST is passionately committed to transforming lives by providing excellent education. We believe no matter what your background, your age or personal circumstances everyone is entitled to access a good education. We have one of the highest National Student Survey scores of 96.7%, placing us in the top 15 in the UK.

We are currently seeking to appoint an Admissions and Widening Participation Representative (Team Leader) on a Full-time, permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & supervise the Admissions team.
• Coordinate and manage student recruitment.
• Make all application decisions and issue offers to successful applicants.
• Organise open days and induction sessions.
• Collaborate with other teams and departments.
• Support Marketing department to increase student recruitment.
• Produce admissions reports, statistics and monitor student recruitment progress.
• Monitor individual and team performance using conversion tracking.
• Organise staff development and training sessions.
• Conduct audits and quality assurance checks.
• Other duties will be assigned.

Requirements

• Experience & knowledge of work related to higher education.
• Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines.
• Excellent organisational and team working skills.
• Line Management experience.
• Hold an undergraduate degree.
• Hold a postgraduate degree - Desirable.

Work schedule: Includes evenings and weekends.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person