Admissions Officer

Pendleton Sixth Form College; Salford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Salford is seeking a proactive Admissions Officer to join their Admissions & Student Recruitment team. The role involves providing high-quality support to prospective students from inquiry to enrollment, processing applications, and coordinating interviews. Candidates should possess strong organizational and people-focused skills. The position offers a permanent contract with competitive salary and generous benefits including 40 days of annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff Wellbeing days

Training & career opportunities

Staff Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Highly organised and detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience in providing high-quality customer service.
• Passion for helping learners and supporting their educational journeys.

Responsibilities

• Provide admissions services from initial enquiry to enrolment.
• Process applications and coordinate interviews.
• Maintain accurate records and engage with applicants.

Skills

Organisational skills

People-focused

Proactive approach

Job description

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Admissions Officer

Reference : SCCG2978 | Closing Date : Sunday 14th December 2025 | Interview Date : Wednesday 7th January 2026

Salary : £23,817 - £26,183 Incremental progression throughout the band is available.

Contract Type : Permanent | Hours per Week : 36 | Location : Pendleton Sixth Form College

Are you highly organised, people-focused, and passionate about helping learners take their next step? We are looking for a proactive Admissions Officer to join our busy Admissions & Student Recruitment team at Salford City College Group.

In this key role, you will provide a high-quality admissions service from initial enquiry through to enrolment—ensuring every prospective student receives accurate information, timely support, and an excellent experience. You’ll process applications, coordinate interviews and assessments, maintain accurate records, and work closely with curriculum and support teams to keep applicants engaged and progressing.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply for this job, please complete the registration and online application form via our website.

Reason to Join Us :

• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 40 days annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• We have a 2 : 30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• We offer automatic enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme with 20.70% employer pension contribution.
• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff.
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose : We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
• 94% of staff are proud to work at the College.

Commitment to Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees.

The College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with military experience whose unique skills and perspectives are highly valued.

Recruitment Agencies : We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.

Safeguarding Statement

Pendleton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.