Higher Education Adviser

Uniglobalcareers; England; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hurtwood House School in Surrey seeks a Higher Education Adviser to join its Careers and Higher Education team. You will provide personalised guidance to Sixth Form students on university, apprenticeships, internships, and work experience, including UK and overseas applications.

The role collaborates with the Head of Life Skills to support students through UCAS, Common App, and related processes, delivering workshops and coordinating visits and guest speakers.

Qualifications

• Experience in university admissions or student recruitment in higher education or Sixth Form
• Organised approach to work and strong communication skills
• Ability to guide students through UK and overseas application processes

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised advice to students applying to university, apprenticeships, internships, and work experience
• Support students with UCAS and Common App submissions
• Deliver higher education workshops and events
• Coordinate university visits and guest speakers
• Maintain careers and education resources
• Support staff with reference writing

Skills

University admissions experience

Organised

Enthusiastic

Student support

Tools

UCAS knowledge

Common App knowledge

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

OVERVIEW Hurtwood House School is seeking a Higher Education Adviser to join its Careers and Higher Education team in Surrey, England. This role focuses on providing personalised support to Sixth Form students as they prepare for university, apprenticeships, internships, and work experience opportunities. The successful adviser will work closely with the Head of Life Skills to guide students through application processes and help them make informed decisions about their future in higher education. The position is suited to professionals with experience in university admissions, student recruitment, or education guidance within a higher education or Sixth Form setting. The role combines direct student support with administrative coordination and event delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Provide personalised advice and support to students applying to university, apprenticeships, internships, and work experience opportunities
• Support students with UK and overseas university application processes
• Assist students with UCAS and Common Application submissions
• Help students make informed choices about their future education pathways
• Deliver higher education workshops and events
• Coordinate university visits and guest speakers
• Maintain careers and education resources
• Support staff with reference writing
• Manage key application and student-record processes
• Provide support to students during the August results period

Requirements

• Experience working in university admissions or student recruitment in a higher education setting, or experience as a higher education adviser in a Sixth Form
• Organised approach to work
• Enthusiastic attitude
• Ability to support students with university and application processes WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role provides important guidance to students during a significant stage of their education journey. Effective higher education support can help students identify suitable opportunities, prepare strong application materials, and make informed decisions about university and career pathways. By supporting applications to both UK and overseas university programmes, the adviser contributes to student confidence, access to opportunities, and successful progression into higher education and related experiences.

Bonus: Application advice

• Highlight any experience supporting students with university application processes or admissions guidance
• Include examples of working with UCAS, Common Application, or international university admissions systems
• Demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills in your application
• Mention experience coordinating events, workshops, or student support activities in education settings
• Show evidence of working collaboratively with staff, students, and external university contacts
• Tailor your application to reflect an understanding of student support within a Sixth Form or higher education environment