Global Admissions Officer

University of Portsmouth; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Portsmouth is seeking a Global Admissions Officer to join its Global team. The successful candidate will manage inquiries and offer communications throughout the admissions cycle. This role is crucial in understanding courses and requirements effectively and will benefit from flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary with incremental progression

Generous pension scheme

32-35 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Family-friendly flexible working policies

Staff discounts and loyalty schemes

Parking and public travel discounts

Excellent training and development opportunities

Staff wellbeing programs and recreational facilities

Discounted learning opportunities

Qualifications

• High level understanding of courses and qualifications.
• Experience in admissions processes.
• Ability to liaise between faculties and services.

Responsibilities

• Respond to enquiries from applicants.
• Make offers to applicants and manage liaison with faculties.
• Handle admissions throughout the cycle with precision.

Job description

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role:

We are seeking a Global Admissions Officer to join our Global team at the University.

The Global Admissions Officer role efficiently and effectively responds to enquiries, make offers to applicants and liaises with Faculty and other Professional Services representatives throughout the admission cycle. These duties will be undertaken with a high level understanding of courses, qualifications, entry requirements and University processes, policies and relevant external policies.

This is a fixed term appointment to 31 July 2026.

For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under theSecondment Policy. If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this.

Flexible and hybrid working (up to 2 days per week from home after an initial induction period) may be available for this role and can be discussed at interview.

Interviews are anticipated to be held 4 August 2025.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Eloise Bouron via email: [e-mail]

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via ourEntrepreneurs in Residenceprogramme.
• The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information onMy Reward and Benefits

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As anAthena SWANandRace Equality Charteraward holder, a member ofStonewalland aDisability Confident Employerwe are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population.Please see ourEDI Framework and objectives.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.