Student Enrolment Manager

Leeds City College; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks a dedicated Student Enrolment Manager to enhance the enrolment experience for adult learners. This role involves managing a multi-site team, ensuring efficient processes, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. With a commitment to high-quality education, this opportunity offers benefits like generous leave, excellent pension schemes, and flexible working arrangements. Join a vibrant institution focused on student success and staff development, where your leadership will drive innovation and achievement.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Excellent pension schemes

Memberships and discounts

Travel and commuting discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in educational management roles, particularly in adult learning.
• Ability to coach and develop teams in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff for efficient student enrolment and support funds services.
• Continuously improve enrolment processes to align with institutional goals.

Skills

Management

Interpersonal Skills

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

IT Literacy

Education

Professional qualification at Level 3 or above

GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or above

Tools

Data Reporting Systems

Digital Systems

Job description

About The Role

Join our Outstanding Adult & Community department, graded Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2022 and February 2025. We are committed to providing high-quality education and support services to adult learners and the community.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Student Enrolment Manager to play a key role in managing staff and processes that deliver an efficient student enrolment and support funds service.

The Adult & Community department offers courses for learners aged 19 and above, including part-time vocational courses, Access to Higher Education programs, and leisure courses across multiple campuses in Leeds.

What You Will Do

1. Manage staff and processes for efficient student enrolment and support funds services, ensuring data accuracy and quality.
2. Lead, coach, and develop a multi-site team to work collaboratively and provide exceptional service.
3. Ensure swift, professional enrolment processes, enhancing the student experience.
4. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the directorate and institution.
5. Continuously improve the enrolment and support funds processes to align with institutional goals.
6. Provide leadership and guidance to ensure team alignment with organisational standards.

About You

• Professional qualification at Level 3 or above, plus GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or above (or equivalent qualifications).
• IT literate, with strong working knowledge of digital systems and tools used in administrative and educational settings.
• Experience in management roles within educational support settings such as schools, colleges, or adult learning environments.
• Proven ability to manage and develop small teams, coaching staff to adopt collaborative and student-centred approaches.
• Skilled in working within a matrix management structure and using data reporting systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to relate effectively and communicate clearly in both verbal and written forms.
• Critical thinker with the ability to analyze complex issues, solve problems, and make quick decisions, with a focus on self-management, continuous learning, and driving achievement and innovation.

Benefits

Our staff enjoy many benefits, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement: at least 39 days plus bank holidays for full-time staff, including Christmas closure days.
• Excellent pension schemes such as Teachers’ Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Memberships and discounts, including TOTUM card.
• Travel and commuting discounts via Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus, and Cycle to Work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, depending on role requirements.

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the UK, offering a vibrant, diverse learning environment and innovative education. We prioritize student success and staff development, providing numerous opportunities for career progression.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff must undergo pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references. It is a criminal offence to apply if barred from regulated activity related to children.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment and workplace practices, ensuring fairness and equal opportunities for all candidates. For more about our EDI objectives, click here.

Recruitment Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. All submissions should be made through our official channels, and we are not liable for fees related to unsolicited applications.