Admissions Officer

CECOS College London; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CECOS College London invites applications for an Admissions Officer to support admissions and recruitment. Reporting to the Head of Admissions, you will administer applications, assess qualifications and provide accurate guidance to prospective students and stakeholders.

You will manage multiple priorities with high service standards, contribute to admissions policies and data reporting, and represent the college at recruitment events to promote excellence and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and IT systems.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities under pressure.
• Analytical approach to problems and service improvement.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion throughout activities.

Responsibilities

• Administer applications to CECOS College and provide professional guidance on admissions.
• Assess qualifications and contribute to defining academic requirements.
• Support the generation and analysis of applications statistics and reports.
• Maintain awareness of recruitment figures and contribute to strategies.
• Deliver high standards of customer service and information guidance to prospective students.
• Represent CECOS College at internal and external recruitment events.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft 365

Organization

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Our Mission

To work together to create a better future for all through education, enterprise and employment

Our Values

Our values are the principles that guide the way we do things. They represent the aspirations of our individual and collective behaviour. To achieve our mission, we will endeavour to put these values at the heart of everything we do.

Achievement - We are ambitious. We set high standards for the College and all its students and staff. We help people transform their lives through education, experience, support, and inspiration.

Inclusion - We are an open, welcoming and supportive College. Our commitment to equality and diversity underpins everything we do. We build and sustain positive relationships with many communities.

Excellence - We aim for excellence in teaching, learning and assessment on all our courses wherever they are delivered. We believe in taking a creative and innovative approach to our courses and encourage our students to develop their own strategies and solutions to their tasks.

Focus - We are a forward-looking professional organisation working towards our shared strategy for engaging the wider social and economic environment.

Integrity -

We work to uphold our values in our planning and decision-making, our teaching and learning, our actions, and relationships. We aim to be fair, open, honest, and accountable to the communities we serve and to treat all with respect.

About CECOS College London

CECOS offers its students an exceptional educational experience, which is shaped by commitment, enthusiasm, discipline, effectiveness, insight and creativity: an educational experience which can withstand the demands of the contemporary world. The programmes that we offer are market-oriented and designed to meet employer requirements by helping each individual to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours.

Since 1998 CECOS College London has developed a reputation as a quality provider of education who places it students at the centre of everything it does. To do this we are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing the very best staff.

Role Overview

The Admissions Officer plays a key role in supporting the effective delivery of the College’s admissions and recruitment processes. Working under the direction of the Head of Admissions, the postholder is responsible for administering applications, assessing qualifications, and providing professional, accurate advice and guidance to prospective students and stakeholders.

This role requires a detail-oriented and customer-focused individual who can manage multiple priorities, maintain high standards of service, and contribute to the continuous improvement of admissions operations. The Admissions Officer will support data reporting and analysis, assist in the development of admissions policies and procedures, and represent CECOS College at recruitment and outreach events.

The postholder will work collaboratively across departments to ensure that every applicant receives a positive and efficient admissions experience, aligned with the College’s mission, values, and commitment to excellence, inclusion, and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

1. 1. Reporting to the Head of Admissions, to be responsible for all aspects of the administration and processing of applications to CECOS College, including:
   • Providing professional advice and guidance on admissions and recruitment processes and procedures
   • Assessing qualifications (including contributing to defining academic requirements)
2. 2. To undertake specific responsibilities relating to key areas of Admissions as defined by the Head of Admissions
3. 3. To support the Admissions Manager in the generation and analysis of applications statistics, reports and papers, to include:
   • Maintaining an awareness and understanding of the current recruitment position and application figures
   • An understanding as to how best to use relevant data reports and to contribute to developing and updating reporting in order to meet the needs of the directorate
   • To use awareness of figures to contribute to Admissions and Recruitment strategies
4. 4. Ensure high standards of customer service, to include:
   • Providing high quality IAG to all prospective students
   • Maintaining a high standard of knowledge and awareness of the CECOS College’s requirements and Admissions processes
   • Representing the CECOS College at internal and external events, to include (but not limited to) Open Events, UCAS Fairs and Clearing which may include overnight (or longer) travel
5. 5. To monitor and identify training and development opportunities within the Admissions team and across the wider institution
6. 6. To continuously review Admissions processes, procedures and policy in order to ensure they meet the needs of applicants:
   • To have an awareness and understanding of all procedures and policies relating to UCAS and Direct applications
   • To identify where process, procedures and/or policies can be developed and enhanced
   • 7. To undertake professional and personal development that is appropriate to the role and which will enhance performance, and to develop and maintain an awareness of the HE sector and relevant legislation
   • 8. Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Admissions Manager or their nominee

Criteria (Essential/Desirable)

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field D

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills E
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and general IT systems E
• Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines E
• Analytical approach to problem-solving and service improvement E
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion across all activities E

Other Requirements

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends to support student events and activities E
• Satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks (DBS, right to work, references, qualifications)E

Data Protection and Privacy Notice

CECOS College London is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Personal data provided as part of your application (including your CV and any supporting documents) will be used solely for the purpose of assessing your suitability for this role and for related recruitment and selection activities. Your information will be retained securely for a limited period in line with our Data Retention Policy and then deleted or anonymised.

By submitting an application, you consent to the processing of your data for recruitment purposes. For further details, please refer to the College’s Privacy Notice, available on our website or upon request.

Join us at CECOS College London and make a positive impact on the lives of our students by supporting their wellbeing and success.