Admissions Officer

Leeds City Council; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Leeds seeks an Admissions Officer to manage school admission processes, offering a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication and data entry skills and enjoy working in a supportive environment dedicated to personal development. Responsibilities include advising parents and schools, maintaining accurate records, and supporting continuous improvement in admissions procedures. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to contribute to the community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave entitlement

Pension fund membership

Professional development opportunities

Staff benefits for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Demonstrate ability in literacy and numeracy.
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use own initiative and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Administer all types of admissions processes.
• Advise on the school admissions process.
• Maintain all records accurately and effectively.

Skills

Good communication skills

Strong data entry skills

Excellent IT skills

Ability to deal sensitively with stressful situations

Education

Literacy and numeracy or equivalent knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

You’ll be a key team member who works as part of the wider admissions team to secure school place offers for children and young people in Leeds. The role is integral in the team and supports the administration of the normal round and in‑year transfer processes. This role is focussed on data entry, administrative duties and speaking to parents and schools to give advice on the school admissions processes.

Responsibilities

• Administer all types of admissions processes and identify and support process improvements.
• Deal with queries from parents, schools and other professionals on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Advise on the school admissions process both in writing and by phone.
• Maintain all records in a timely, accurate and effective way.
• Attend face‑to‑face events to provide admissions advice and information when required.
• Carry out all duties within the spirit of the post and the job evaluation outcome.
• Understand and embrace Leeds City Council values, behaviours and codes of conduct.
• Commit to continuous improvement and work towards delivering the Best City ambitions of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon.
• Observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
• Carry out duties with regard to Health and Safety policies.
• Actively participate in training and development activities.
• Be flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required according to grade.
• Participate in appraisal, training and development activities.
• Comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
• Support equality for all and uphold anti‑discriminatory practices following council policies.
• Recognise and challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation or abuse, reporting concerns to the appropriate person.
• The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Good communication skills when dealing with a wide range of people.
• Strong data entry skills with attention to detail to produce accurate and up‑to‑date records within strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative to meet deadlines.
• Excellent IT skills, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to deal sensitively with stressful and difficult situations.

Legal Requirements

This role is based in the UK. Candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement Scheme, or by holding a relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your eligibility for sponsorship via the Skilled Worker route before applying.

Qualifications

Demonstrate ability in literacy and numeracy or equivalent knowledge.

Essential Requirements

• Good organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use own initiative and work independently.
• Plan own workload and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills in dealing with a wide range of people, verbally and in writing.
• Explain admission policies and processes to a wide range of people.
• Excellent IT skills, including Word and Excel.
• Work as a member of a team.
• Deal sensitively with stressful and difficult situations.
• Develop administrative systems.
• Respect the sensitive and confidential nature of the work.
• Show a conscientious and committed approach toward completing tasks accurately and on time to achieve directorate objectives.
• Commit to personal development and learning.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience in an admissions or educational environment.
• Skills in written communication, e.g. effective letter writing.
• Working knowledge of the Synergy admissions system.

Benefits

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

• A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays.
• Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements.
• A clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities.
• A range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further.