Admissions Officer

Warrington & Vale Royal; Warrington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement (48 

Employee benefits package

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Full programme of training and mentori

Induction programme and buddy scheme

Flexible working, where appropriate

Job summary

Warrington & Vale Royal College in Warrington is recruiting a full-time Admissions Officer to deliver a highly responsive admissions service for current and prospective students.

You will manage the admissions process from inputting applications through enrolment, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including Maths & English.
• Proven experience working with the general public.
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient and effective admissions service to all applicants.
• Input and screen applications; refer to support services as appropriate.
• Request references and information to support applications.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Public engagement

Education

GCSEs incl Maths & English

Job description

Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking to appoint a full time Admissions Officer to deliver a highly responsive admissions service, to current and prospective students.

If you would like to work in a fast-pace environment, are process-driven, have excellent attention to detail and strong customer service – we would love to hear from you. This is a busy department and a busy role. You will be following the admissions process from inputting the application through to enrolment.

Key responsibilities of this post include: providing an efficient and effective admissions service to all applicants; inputting, screening of applications, referring to support services, where appropriate; requesting references and information to support applications; providing information to current and prospective students; and working collaboratively with other departments.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, which includes:

• Generous annual leave entitlement (48 days for support staff, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure days, pro rata for part time)
• Employee benefits package
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Full programme of training and mentoring
• Induction programme and buddy scheme
• Flexible working, where appropriate

Where appropriate we will consider flexible working options, such as part time or job share. Please include details of any requests in your supporting statement, and we would be happy to discuss this further at interview.

In November 2024 the college was officially commended as ‘Good with outstanding features’ by Ofsted. Our mission is ‘Inclusion, realising potential; transforming lives’. Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students. To thrive in our environment, you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do.

In March 2025 the college achieved the Platinum accreditation in the Investors in People framework. The college is performing at a High Performing (Platinum) level and demonstrates ‘a deeply embedded culture of excellence in the way in which the organisation leads, supports, and develops its people’.

Sustainability is a key priority for Warrington & Vale Royal College, and we are committed to raising awareness and the implementation of sustainable practices in all aspects of college life. Sustainability principles are embedded across the college, and our sustainability action plan and committee are led by senior leaders to ensure that this remains a key focus.

Suitable candidates will hold 5 GCSEs (grade 4 and above) including Maths & English, have a proven track record of working with the general public, and have excellent customer service skills.

For further information please refer to the attached job description, or if you would like an informal conversation about this role, please contact us.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check/Children’s barred list check.

Please note that it is college policy that referees of short-listed candidates will automatically be approached prior to interview. One reference should be from your current or most recent employer. In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, online searches will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.

The College operates on 2 campuses – Warrington and Winsford.

This post closes on 8th November 2026; interview date to be confirmed.

Warrington & Vale Royal College is committed to Equal Opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our learners