Admissions Officer - Partnerships

Buckinghamshire New University; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern university located in High Wycombe is seeking an Admissions Officer for a full-time, fixed-term position. The successful candidate will ensure a high-quality admissions experience, managing decisions against entry criteria and fostering strong relationships across teams. The role includes hybrid working and various employee benefits, including generous holidays and training support. Salary ranges from £29,588 to £33,002 per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Hybrid working

Training & development support

Contributory pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Staff discounts with major retailers

Qualifications

• Professional advice and guidance throughout the admissions process.
• Experience in decision-making against set entry criteria.
• Ability to nurture and maintain working relationships with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an outstanding admissions and recruitment experience.
• Make decisions for a wide range of applications.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the University.

Job description

Full-Time – Fixed Term Contact (12 months) - High Wycombe

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.

Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission.

To deliver an outstanding admissions and recruitment experience for applicants, and partner institutions. This role will ensure professional advice and guidance is provided throughout the admissions process and standards of quality are maintained. The core of the role involves making decisions against set entry criteria for a wide range of applications to programmes offered through our educational partners. The role holder will also need to nurture and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and teams across the University.

What we offer:

• a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• hybrid working (dependant on business needs)
• training & development support opportunities
• contributory pension scheme
• discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information about this role please contact Head of Admissions, Rhys Thomas on [e-mail]

All applications are to be made in full and online.

BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’s workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to [e-mail] if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.

We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

Closing Date: 26 August 2025

Interview Date: Week commencing 1 September 2025

If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process. The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.

£29,588 to £33,002 per annum