Admissions Officer
As our Admissions Officer, you’ll play a key role in shaping the student journey at ECT, supporting applicants from initial enquiry through to enrolment. You’ll manage applications with precision, ensure compliance with UK higher education requirements, and work closely with academic and student services colleagues to drive strong conversion and an excellent applicant experience. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys ownership, accuracy, and meaningful student interaction within a specialist HE environment.
This is a full-time, permanent role, based in Stevenage with hybrid working.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and process student applications accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with institutional, regulatory, and GDPR requirements.
- Communicate clearly with applicants throughout the admissions journey, including outcomes, next steps, and enrolment guidance.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records and admissions data.
- Support conversion activities by following up on outstanding applications and offers to maximise enrolments.
- Coordinate enrolment processes and ensure a smooth transition for new students into their programmes.
- Lead Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) processes, working closely with academic teams to support timely and consistent decision-making.
- Manage scholarship administration, including communicating opportunities, coordinating assessment panels, and supporting selection processes.
- Collaborate with academic and student services colleagues to deliver a seamless and positive student experience.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across admissions and enrolment processes.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Previous experience in student admissions or a related role within a UK higher education provider.
- Strong understanding of UK HE regulatory and compliance requirements relating to admissions.
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse student cohort.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and student record or CRM systems.
- Strong understanding of GDPR and data protection obligations.
Desirable
- Experience managing RPL or credit assessment processes.
- Experience supporting scholarship administration.
- Experience contributing to enrolment or conversion activities.
- Confidence working independently and taking initiative.
- Experience within a small, specialist, or newly established HE provider.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
Closing Date 27 February 2026
We reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date.