Admissions Officer (Maternity Cover)

Uniglobalcareers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

London South Bank University (LSBU) is recruiting an Admissions Officer on maternity cover to support the university’s student admissions workflow in a busy, high-education environment. The role offers exposure to international education contexts and hands-on admissions processing.

The successful candidate will contribute to admissions activities, communicate effectively with applicants, and help maintain smooth operation of the admissions cycle within LSBU’s London campus.

Qualifications

• Interest or experience in admissions work
• Ability to work within a university education environment
• Interest in international education opportunities
• Availability for a maternity cover position

Responsibilities

• Support admissions-related activities within London South Bank University (LSBU)
• Contribute to admissions operations in a higher education environment
• Work within a maternity cover appointment
• Engage with processes connected to education and admissions services

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

United Kingdom — International Student Market

654K inbound students (2024) +0%

1. India 169K

2. China 152K

4. United States 36K

5. Pakistan 31K

14 international branch campuses in United Kingdom

OVERVIEW London South Bank University (LSBU) is recruiting for an Admissions Officer (Maternity Cover) role in London. The position is featured on the EAIE Job Board, a career platform focused on international education opportunities. This role supports admissions activity within a university environment and is suited to professionals interested in education administration and student admissions processes. The opportunity is based in London and offers experience within a higher education setting. Candidates interested in a career in international education and admissions may find this position relevant for developing operational and communication skills in a university context.

Key responsibilities

• Support admissions-related activities within London South Bank University (LSBU)
• Contribute to admissions operations in a higher education environment
• Work within a maternity cover appointment
• Engage with processes connected to education and admissions services

Requirements

• Interest or experience in admissions work
• Ability to work within a university education environment
• Interest in international education opportunities
• Availability for a maternity cover position WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Admissions teams play an important role in supporting access to education and maintaining effective applicant processes within universities. Positions connected to international education also contribute to a globally focused student experience and institutional engagement. Working in admissions can provide valuable career development opportunities for professionals interested in higher education administration, student services, and education operations. Exposure to a university board or institutional structure may also strengthen understanding of how education systems operate.

Bonus: Application advice

• Tailor your cover letter to highlight admissions or education administration experience
• Demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills relevant to university admissions work
• Review the institution and understand how the role supports international education operations
• Use examples that show attention to detail and the ability to manage application processes
• Prepare clear examples of working in focused administrative or student-facing environments
• Check the EAIE job board listing carefully before submitting your application