Head of Admissions

Uniglobalcareers; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Salford is seeking a Head of Admissions based in Salford to lead admissions activities within a higher education setting. The role focuses on strategic and operational oversight of admissions functions and supports effective applicant services.

Ideal candidates will have senior leadership experience, a proven ability to manage admissions operations in a university, and a deep understanding of higher education admissions processes to align with enrolment objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in admissions leadership within higher education.
• Ability to manage admissions operations at a university scale.
• Proven leadership capability for a head-level role.
• Strong understanding of higher education admissions processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead admissions activity within the institution
• Provide strategic and operational oversight for admissions functions
• Support effective applicant processes and admissions management
• Contribute to university recruitment and enrolment objectives
• Work within a higher education setting to oversee admissions delivery

Skills

Admissions leadership

Admissions operations

Head-level leadership

Higher education admissions processes

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

This employer operates 1 active branch campus in 1 country (since 2018)

OVERVIEW The University of Salford is seeking a Head of Admissions based in Salford. This leadership role focuses on admissions within a higher education environment and offers the opportunity to contribute to institutional recruitment and student entry processes. The position is suited to professionals with experience managing admissions operations, leading teams, and supporting effective applicant services. The role is positioned at a senior level within the university structure.

Key responsibilities

• Lead admissions activity within the institution
• Provide strategic and operational oversight for admissions functions
• Support effective applicant processes and admissions management
• Contribute to university recruitment and enrolment objectives
• Work within a higher education setting to oversee admissions delivery

Requirements

• Experience relevant to admissions leadership
• Ability to manage admissions operations within a university environment
• Leadership capability appropriate for a head-level role
• Understanding of higher education admissions processes WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Admissions teams play a central role in shaping the student experience from the first point of contact with a university. A strong head of admissions helps ensure that processes are efficient, transparent, and aligned with institutional goals. This role supports the university’s ability to attract and enrol students effectively while maintaining high standards in applicant management and service delivery.