Admissions Officer

Warrington & Vale Royal College; Winsford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Occupational pension

Employee benefits

Employee assistance programme

Free on-site parking

Training and mentoring

Induction programme and buddy scheme

Flexible working

Menopause friendly

Job summary

Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking an Admissions Administrator to join a fast-paced, process-driven team. You will handle the admissions cycle from application input to enrolment, delivering outstanding customer service to applicants and the public.

This busy role requires meticulous attention to detail, the ability to work autonomously, and a positive approach. Flexible working options are available where appropriate, with a supportive environment and training provided.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (grade 4 or above) including Maths & English.
• Proven track record of working with the general public.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow the admissions process from inputting the application through to enrolment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Process-driven

Autonomous working

Resilient

Public interaction

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

Job description

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.

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., 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.

The College operates on 2 campuses - Warrington and Winsford.

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

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement (48 days for support staff, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure days, pro rata for part time)
• Occupational pension scheme
• 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
• Menopause friendly