Head of Admissions, Academic Programmes – Strategic Leader

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford; Oxford; In loco; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

38 days holiday

Oxford staff pension

Discounted bus travel

Subsidised onsite catering

Other University benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, is recruiting for a senior Head of Admissions (Academic Programmes). The role shapes the admissions experience across our Academic Programmes portfolio and sits at the heart of a globally recognised institution.

You will lead, innovate and continuously improve the admissions journey, working with senior leaders, faculty and University colleagues to deliver exceptional outcomes for applicants worldwide.

Competenze

• Experience leading admissions or applicant-focused functions within an educational environment.
• Strong strategic leadership and decision-making in complex, policy-driven settings.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive service improvements and manage competing priorities.

Mansioni

• Strategic Leadership and Planning – Shape the strategic direction of admissions and provide expert insight.
• Operational Leadership – Lead end-to-end admissions lifecycle ensuring a high-quality applicant experience.
• People Leadership and Development – Lead, coach and develop the admissions team.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, faculty and colleagues.
• Data Leadership and Reporting – Use admissions data and insights to inform planning and performance.
• IT and Systems – Drive improvements across admissions systems and digital processes.
• Financial Management – Lead admissions budgeting and value-for-money oversight.
• Recruitment and Applicant Engagement – Support recruitment, conversion, yield and applicant activities.
• Wider Contribution – Contribute to cross-School initiatives and deputise where required.

Conoscenze

Strategic leadership

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

People development

Strumenti

CRM systems

Admissions data tools

Budgeting software

Descrizione del lavoro

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, is recruiting for a senior Head of Admissions (Academic Programmes). The role shapes the admissions experience across our Academic Programmes portfolio and sits at the heart of a globally recognised institution.

You will lead, innovate and continuously improve the admissions journey, working with senior leaders, faculty and University colleagues to deliver exceptional outcomes for applicants worldwide.