Admissions Apprentice

Warrington and Vale Royal College; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time Admissions Apprentice to support the admissions service for students. The role involves managing applications from input to enrolment, providing efficient admissions responses, and collaborating with other departments. Ideal candidates will have 5 GCSEs including Maths and English and strong customer service skills. The position offers a competitive salary along with numerous benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

A competitive salary

Generous annual leave entitlement

Occupational pension scheme

Employee benefits package

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Full programme of training and mentoring

Induction programme and buddy scheme

Flexible working options

Menopause friendly

Qualifications

• Hold 5 GCSEs (grade 4 and above) including Maths & English.
• Ideally have some experience working with the general public.
• Possess excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient and effective admissions service to all applicants.
• Input applications and screen them.
• Refer to support services where appropriate.
• Request references and information to support applications.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work autonomously

Resilience

Positive attitude

Education

5 GCSEs (grade 4 and above) including Maths & English

Job description

Overview

Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking to appoint a full‑time Admissions Apprentice to support the delivery of a highly responsive admissions service for current and prospective students. This is a busy department and role; you will follow the admissions process from inputting the application through to enrolment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient and effective admissions service to all applicants.
• Input applications and screen them.
• Refer to support services where appropriate.
• Request references and information to support applications.
• Provide information to current and prospective students.
• Work collaboratively with other departments.

Qualifications

• Hold 5 GCSEs (grade 4 and above) including Maths & English.
• Ideally have some experience working with the general public.
• Possess excellent customer service skills.
• Resilient, positive, able to work autonomously with a strong work ethic.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement (48 days for support staff, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure days, pro rata for part‑time)
• Occupational pension scheme
• Employee benefits package
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on‑site parking
• Full programme of training and mentoring
• Induction programme and buddy scheme
• Flexible working, where appropriate
• Menopause friendly

Additional Information

We offer flexible working options, such as part time or job share. Please include details of any requests in your supporting statement, and we will be happy to discuss this further at interview.

In November 2024 the college was officially commended as ‘Good with outstanding features’ by Ofsted. In March 2025 the college achieved the Platinum accreditation in the Investors in People framework.

The College operates on two campuses – Warrington and Winsford. Applications must be completed via FE jobs; we cannot accept CVs or agency CVs.

This post closes on 4th January 2026; interview date to be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check/Children’s barred list check.

Warrington and Vale Royal College is committed to Equal Opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our learners.