Admissions Officer Student RecruitmentSalary: £24,476 per annumContract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2101 | Closing date: Sunday, 23rd February 2025
The opportunity
You will be at the forefront of welcoming and guiding our prospective students through the admissions process, ensuring they have a smooth and positive experience from their initial enquiry to enrolment. You will be a key point of contact, providing essential information on the application procedures while delivering excellent customer service across multiple communication channels, including face-to-face, phone, and email,. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring our applicants feel supported, informed, and confident in their decision to join Barnsley College.
You’ll be responsible for processing applications with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring compliance with college policies and external regulations. Liaising with academic departments, you will support the fair and timely assessment of applications, maintaining up-to-date records using the college’s student management system. Your role will also involve monitoring and recording interview outcomes, initial assessments, and other selection criteria to help ensure the right students are placed in the right courses. Additionally, you will oversee follow-ups with applicants to encourage engagement and completion of the admissions process.
Beyond the administrative aspects, you will actively contribute to student recruitment by coordinating and participating in key events such as open days, interview sessions, and enrolment activities. , Your ability to engage and build rapport with our applicants, parents, and external partners will help strengthen relationships and enhance the college’s reputation as a top choice for education and training.
If you are proactive, passionate about education, and enjoy working with people, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, helping our students take their first steps towards a bright future at Barnsley College.
About you
Ideally, you’ll be a customer-focused and personable individual who thrives on providing excellent service. Your ability to engage with people will help create a welcoming and supportive admissions experience.
Strong organisation and attention to detail will be key in this role. You will efficiently manage multiple applications, ensuring accuracy in processing and compliance with college policies
With excellent written and verbal communication skills, you will provide clear, professional guidance on application procedures. You will also be comfortable using student management systems, CRM tools, and other digital platforms to maintain accurate records and streamline the admissions process.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team where you can make a real impact. Your enthusiasm, organisation, and commitment to student success will help shape a positive experience for everyone looking to join Barnsley College.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
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Reasons to join us
The Barnsley College Advantage When you join us, you can expect to benefit from “The Barnsley College Advantage”. This is the advantage of:
Closing date for applications is Sunday, 23rd February 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Job Description and Person Specification
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
