Head of Student Recruitment and Admissions

The City of Liverpool College; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Liverpool seeks a Head of Student Recruitment & Admissions to drive student recruitment strategies and lead the admissions team. The successful candidate will have significant experience in educational admissions, excellent communication and organizational skills, and a commitment to equality and inclusion. Benefits include a generous holiday allowance and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Benefits Platform

Health Assured EAP

Interest-free travel loans

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Free staff access to fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in student recruitment and/or admissions within an educational setting.
• Demonstrable commitment to equality and inclusion in admissions services.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team with accountability for performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and accountability for student recruitment and admissions activity.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate strategies to achieve enrolment targets.
• Manage and lead the admissions experience from inquiry through to enrolment.

Skills

Student recruitment experience

Leadership and team development

Excellent communication skills

Project management skills

CRM systems proficiency

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Head of Student Recruitment & Admissions

Department: Marketing and Communications

Location: Liverpool

Application Deadline: 26 September 2025

Compensation: £44,667 - £46,910 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and accountability for student recruitment and admissions activity, ensuring alignment with the College’s strategic priorities.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate student recruitment and admissions strategies that achieve enrolment targets and meet quality expectations.
• Lead the development and embedding of the newly created admissions attraction function, setting standards and ensuring the service delivers personalised engagement and improved conversion.
• Manage and lead the admissions experience from inquiry through to enrolment, ensuring smooth, efficient and innovative applicant engagement.
• Manage and develop the Student Recruitment and Admissions team, including Admissions Coordinators, setting objectives, monitoring performance, and ensuring professional standards.
• Work in partnership with the Head of Student Administration to align admissions with wider student services and enrolment processes.
• Coordinate with the Head of Marketing and Communications to ensure recruitment campaigns and events translate effectively into applicant attraction and admissions outcomes.
• Collaborate with key college stakeholders to ensure smooth transition from admission to enrolment.
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion by ensuring all admissions practices are fair, transparent, and inclusive.
• Lead the effective use of CRM and admissions systems, driving improvements in applicant tracking, data insight, and service delivery.
• Ensure full compliance with safeguarding, data protection, equality legislation, and funding regulations.
• Act as the lead for admissions, representing the function internally and externally, ensuring the College maintains and enhances its established reputation as The College for Business.

Professional Practice and Values

• To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College Group ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life.
• To take a proactive approach and responsibility for personal professional development, Health & Safety, and meeting other regulatory compliance (e.g. GDPR, Safeguarding), thereby enabling safe and professional working practices to be observed at all times.
• To support cross college actives as required, particularly during key enrolment and invigilation periods.
• Carry out any other relevant and appropriate duties as determined by the needs of the service and as appropriate to the grade.

Note: This role profile serves as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility. You may be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within the remit of your area of work.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential Criteria:

• Significant experience in student recruitment and/or admissions within an educational setting or comparable setting.
• Demonstrable commitment to equality and inclusion and acknowledgment of the importance of this within an outstanding recruitment and admissions service.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop a team, with clear accountability for performance.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Exceptional organisational and project management skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and data analysis tools.
• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality customer service.
• Ability to adapt to sector changes and innovate in recruitment practices.
• Understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks for admissions.
• Degree or equivalent experience, with commitment to ongoing professional learning.
• Ability to build positive relationships with external and internal stakeholders.

Desirable Criteria:

• Evidence of innovation in designing or leading new services or processes.
• Knowledge of FE and HE systems, pathways, and qualifications.

Job Benefits

Why Join The City of Liverpool College?

As a valued member of our College community, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, dedicated wellbeing support, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development. Benefits include:

• Generous holiday allowance: 40 days annual holiday allowance, plus 1 annual wellbeing day.
• Pension Scheme: Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions up to 20.20%.
• Employee Benefits Platform: Discounts at major retailers, Cycle to Work, cinema/leisure discounts, tech discounts, and more. Salary sacrifice options available.
• Health and Wellbeing: Health Assured EAP (24/7), wellbeing resources, Wisdom App, eye test vouchers (Specsavers), flu vaccinations.
• Travel: Interest-free loans for annual travel passes to Merseytravel/Merseyrail with potential savings.
• Flexible Working: Flexible options depending on business needs.
• Professional Development: Formal and informal development opportunities.
• College Benefits: Free staff access to sports/fitness facilities and staff discounts at college services.