Admissions Manager
11 days ago
Plymouth
Admissions Manager We are supporting our client to appoint an experienced Interim Admissions Manager to provide short-term leadership and operational stability within a high-volume admissions environment. This role will take ownership of end-to-end admissions activity, overseeing regulated application routes and complex decision-making processes, and ensuring outcomes are fair, consistent, compliant, and delivered to demanding timeframes. The assignment is initially for three months, with a requirement for 3–4 days on site during the initial phase .Key Responsibilities • Provide operational and people leadership across all admissions activity, ensuring adherence to regulatory, contractual, and policy frameworks., • Manage the planning and delivery of a full annual admissions cycle, including offer management, deadline activity, confirmation and clearing-style processes, and embargo controls., • Oversee direct entry and postgraduate-style admissions routes, ensuring efficient processing and clear, high-quality applicant communications., • Quality-assure complex admissions decisions, including fee status assessments, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), non-standard qualifications, and sensitive or exceptional cases., • Act as the primary organisational contact for external admissions and visa-related systems, including responsibility for user compliance and governance., • Maintain accurate, timely admissions data to support enrolment readiness, forecasting, and statutory or regulatory reporting., • Provide expert guidance to admissions teams and senior stakeholders on policy interpretation, regulatory compliance, and applicant decision-making., • Contribute to service continuity, system optimisation, process mapping, and short-term improvement initiatives during the interim period.Essential Requirements, • Proven senior-level admissions experience within Higher Education, or substantial admissions management experience in a regulated education environment., • Strong working knowledge of UCAS processes and cycles, including confirmation and clearing-style activity., • Demonstrable experience working with UKVI sponsorship requirements, including CAS issuance and compliance oversight., • Confidence managing complex regulatory frameworks (e.g. fairness, transparency, equality, consumer and governance requirements)., • Proven ability to lead teams through peak operational periods and sensitive decision-making scenarios., • Comfortable operating at pace in an interim capacity, providing assurance, continuity, and clear leadership from day one.Assignment Details, • Duration: Initial 3-month interim assignment, • Location: Hybrid – 3–4 days on site required initially, • Start Short notice preferred, • £32,000 - £38,000 with some slight flexibility for the right person This opportunity would suit an experienced admissions or HE professional who is confident stepping into a senior leadership role on an interim basis and navigating complex, regulated admissions activity with discretion and professionalism.