Admissions Officer

Salford City College Group; Salford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Salford is seeking a proactive Admissions Officer to enhance the admissions process. In this key role, you will manage every aspect from initial enquiry through to enrolment, ensuring prospective students receive the necessary support and information. The college offers generous terms, including 40 days annual leave, a strong commitment to staff development, and a vibrant, inclusive community that values respect and integrity.

Benefits

40 days annual leave including bank holidays

Automatic enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Various health and wellbeing resources

Flexible working options

Discounts for supermarkets and leisure activities

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality admissions service from enquiry to enrolment.
• Process applications and coordinate interviews and assessments.
• Maintain accurate records and work closely with curriculum teams.

Job description

About the role

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.

Reasons to Join Us

• We have generous 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 3 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 – staff and families can get involved in many ways.
• We have family‑friendly policies and are happy to discuss flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training and 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.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, click the 'Apply' button to be taken to the college recruitment page. If this is your first application you will need to complete the registration form; if you are returning, simply log in to access your profile. From there, click on the 'Apply' button for this job, add a personal statement and click Submit – your application will be complete.

Commitment to Safeguarding

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right‑to‑work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

Equality and Diversity

The college strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.