Deputy Head of Admissions (Postgraduate)

University Of The Arts London; London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the creative education sector is seeking a dynamic Deputy Head of Admissions. This pivotal role involves leading the postgraduate admissions function, enhancing the applicant experience, and contributing to ambitious recruitment goals. You will influence strategy, manage resources, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within a diverse and inclusive environment. If you are an experienced leader with a passion for education and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is your chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly policies

Staff Support Networks

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education admissions with a focus on strategy and leadership.
• Ability to drive improvements and manage complex processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the postgraduate admissions function ensuring a high-quality process.
• Shape admissions policy and champion innovation in systems and services.

Skills

Strategic leadership in admissions

Understanding of HE policy

Change management

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Shape the future of admissions at a world-leading creative institution.

The opportunity

At University of the Arts London (UAL), we’re internationally renowned for creativity, innovation and diversity. We're now seeking a strategic and inspiring Deputy Head of Admissions to lead our postgraduate admissions function - a critical role in driving an outstanding applicant experience and contributing to the University’s ambitious student recruitment goals.

This senior leadership post offers a meaningful platform to influence strategy, enhance performance and lead change across a complex and dynamic organisation. You’ll oversee postgraduate admissions for Home, EU, and international markets, ensuring a high-quality and efficient process from application through to enrolment.

Working within our Student Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions (SMRA) team, you'll shape admissions policy, lead on operational delivery and champion innovation to improve systems and services.

Not sure if this is the role for you? Join our online open session on 16 May, 11:00–11:30 BST to meet the team and ask any questions you may have. MS Teams Link

About you

You’re a solutions-focused, experienced leader in higher education admissions, confident in navigating complexity and driving improvement. You build strong stakeholder relationships and lead with clarity, empathy and purpose.

We’re particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Strategic leadership of a complex admissions function with a strong understanding of HE policy, process and best practice.
• Expertise across the full postgraduate global applicant journey, from enquiry to enrolment including managing resources and frontline delivery at scale.
• Proven success in implementing change and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance applicant and staff experiences.
• An inclusive and empowering leadership style that motivates teams, sets clear goals and builds high-performing cultures.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the political acumen to secure engagement from academic and professional stakeholders.

Your impact starts here. Ready to take the next step? Join us and help shape the future of admissions at UAL.

We are UAL

As a university, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

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Closing date: 23:55 on 1 June 2025.

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Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

£52,246 to £62,934 per annum