Senior Admissions Advice and Guidance Officer

New College; Swindon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

New College Swindon is hiring a Senior Admissions Advice and Guidance Officer to guide prospective students through the education journey and manage the admissions process.

You will interview applicants, support course offers, lead College Experience and Open Days, and represent the College at schools and events. A flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver Information, Advice and Guidance to diverse audiences.
• NVQ Level 2 in Advice and Guidance or commitment to gain it.
• Level 2 English and Maths or commitment to achieve within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, guidance and information to prospective students and applicants.
• Interview students and support appropriate course offers and placements.
• Lead the delivery College Experience, Open Days and other admissions events.
• Represent the College at schools, parent evenings and external events.
• Work with curriculum teams to support applications and student recruitment.
• Provide support and operational oversight to the wider Admissions, Advice & Guidance team.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Event support

Relationship building

Flexible scheduling

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Advice and Guidance

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting students to make the right choices about their education and future?

Join our Customer Services team as a Senior Admissions Advice and Guidance Officer, where you’ll provide advice and guidance to prospective students, support the admissions and enrolment process and represent New College Swindon at schools and external events.

What you'll do

• Provide advice, guidance and information to prospective students and applicants.
• Interview students and support appropriate course offers and placements.
• Lead the delivery College Experience, Open Days and other admissions events.
• Represent the College at schools, parent evenings and external events.
• Work with curriculum teams to support applications and student recruitment.
• Provide support and operational oversight to the wider Admissions, Advice & Guidance team.
  

What we're looking for

• Level 2 English and Maths, or a commitment to achieve these within 24 months.
• NVQ Level 2 in Advice and Guidance, or a commitment to gain this qualification.
• Experience delivering Information, Advice and Guidance to diverse audiences.
• Experience supporting events and outreach activities.
• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build effective relationships with students, parents, carers, schools and external providers.
• A flexible and proactive approach to work, including an evening a week and occasional weekends.
• Full clean driving licence and access to your own car.
  

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of our community.

New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete appropriate pre-employment and DBS checks.