Admissions Administrator

About the role

About the role:

As the Admissions Administrator, you will provide effective and efficient administrative support throughout the student admissions journey. The role supports the coordination of enquiries, applications, interviews and enrolment activities, while maintaining accurate data and contributing to the applicant experience.

Responsibilities as our Admissions Administrator will include:

Admissions Administration

• Assist with the co-ordination of the student admissions journey.
• Respond to and track online, telephone and in-person enquiries and applications, ensuring timely and accurate handling in line with College timescales.
• Maintain accurate applicant records and provide reports and data from internal systems as required.
• Monitor the Student Loan Portal for adult applicants and liaise with the Access Coordinator as required.
• Assist with the handling of student programme amendments, offer letters, course changes and student withdrawals.
• Arrange and coordinate applicant interviews and auditions via online systems, email, letter or telephone, maintaining an accurate appointment schedule.
• Coordinate sixth form and adult enrolment procedures, including collection of fees, raising invoices and processing refunds in accordance with College financial regulations.

General

• Contribute to departmental and College-wide projects as required.
• Undertake relevant training, workshops and development activities to support professional growth.

Health and Safety

• To ensure that statutory health and safety obligations are met across the Faculty, alongside upholding high levels of broader college-related health and safety matters.

Other

• To take part in regular professional development as required of the role. 
• To demonstrate an awareness and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion as well as safeguarding.

As our Admissions Administrator, you’ll ideally have:

• 5 x GCSE at Grade C or above to include English and Maths (or equivalent) or IT/Business Admin qualifications to at least level 2 or equivalent, plus GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• A commitment to represent and embed a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion across the work of the College. 
• Experience of working in a large, complex organisation.
• Proven ability to work with parents/guardians in supporting young people.
• Knowledge of the further education sector.
• The ability to communicate effectively, in both written and verbal form, to a wide range of audiences and stakeholders.
• A commitment to continuous development and improvement.

Benefits:

• 25 days leave, rising with service, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure (pro rata for part time staff)
• An option to purchase further leave through our Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
• On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time
• Enrolment into the company Pension Scheme
• Free eye care vouchers
• Free secure onsite parking
• Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
• Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
• Weekly staff football

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Admissions Administrator role, then please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!

Closing Date: 07th May 2026

Wessex Education Shared Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK