Admissions Administrative Assistants (SC4894)

Admissions, Recruitment and Marketing Division

Admissions Service

Admissions Administrative Assistants

Ref: SC4894

Salary on appointment will be £24,685 per annum, with an annual increment up to £26,093 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Administrative Assistants who excel in great customer service and accurate data processing to join our Admissions team.

Main responsibilities include: processing applications from students across the world; producing visa documentation for international students needing to apply for a Student visa; assisting in the smooth operation of interview days and recruitment events; and providing enquirers and students with world-class customer service via email, live-chat and telephone calls.

You will need:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication capability.
• Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, E-mail and Databases).
• Proven recent experience of working in a busy clerical or administrative role.
• To be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• A team player.

There are two posts available from 19 January 2026 on an indefinite full-time basis. These roles are campus based.

Benefits include:

• 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
• Family and Work-life balance policies including considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Steve Carruthers, Head of Admissions & Student Visa Compliance, via [email protected].