Admissions Officer

Lancashire; Preston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Lancashire is seeking an Admissions Officer to join the International Admissions Team. You will handle applications through enrolment, advising applicants and ensuring compliance with policy and practice, while overcoming barriers to access.

We value strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to work independently under pressure. A Level 3 qualification (A Levels or BTEC) or equivalent is essential for this role in a busy university environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A Level 3 qualification (A Levels or BTEC) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support the admissions process from application through enrolment.
• Provide advice, guidance, and support to applicants.
• Ensure compliance with Admissions Policy and Code of Practice.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Collaboration

Independent working

Time management

Education

Level 3 qualification (A Levels or BTEC)

Job description

When you work for the University of Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role:

The University of Lancashire is looking to recruit an Admissions Officer to join the International Admissions Team.

The post holder will play a key role in supporting the admissions process for a range of applicants within the Clinical team, from application through to enrolment, while ensuring compliance with the University’s Admissions Policy and Code of Practice and to meet University targets. The post holder will provide advice, guidance, and support to applicants throughout all stages of the admissions process, helping to overcome any barriers to access

About you:

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to communicate and collaborate well with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. It is key that you work well under pressure and have an appreciation of business priorities, deadlines, and excellent customer service skills. Applicants must be able to work unsupervised exercising their judgement and initiative.

A level 3 qualification, such as A Levels or BTEC, or appropriate equivalent experiential learning is essential for this role.

Use of AI in applications:

We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.

What we can offer you:

We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives.

About us:

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.