International Admissions Officer

United Kingdom — International Student Market

654K inbound students (2024) +0%

1. India 169K

2. China 152K

4. United States 36K

5. Pakistan 31K

14 international branch campuses in United Kingdom

OVERVIEW Buckinghamshire New University is recruiting an International Admissions Officer within the Global Collaborations Office. This full time, permanent role is based in High Wycombe and supports international applicants and agents throughout the admissions process. The position focuses on delivering accurate admissions decisions, maintaining applicant records, and supporting high-quality applicants applying to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in higher education.

• Assess undergraduate and postgraduate applications against entry criteria
• Review and verify application documents
• Complete fee assessments for applicants
• Maintain accurate applicant records
• Manage course application routes
• Advise applicants on admissions procedures and

• Support international applicants and agents throughout the admissions process
• Coordinate interviews and selection events
• Liaise with academic departments
• Liaise with external organisations including UCAS and UKVI
• Ensure timely and accurate offers are issued for applicants

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Experience in UK higher education
• Understanding of UK and international qualifications WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International admissions teams play an important role in helping applicants access opportunities in higher education. Accurate admissions processes, effective communication, and careful document assessment support institutional standards while improving the experience for international applicants. This role contributes to maintaining academic quality and ensuring applicants receive reliable guidance throughout admissions procedures. Collaboration with academic departments and external organisations also helps maintain accurate and efficient admissions operations.

• Highlight experience supporting applicants in higher education or admissions environments
• Provide examples of managing accurate records and handling detailed documentation
• Demonstrate knowledge of international and UK academic

• Include examples of communication with applicants, agents, or academic teams
• Show evidence of organisation and problem-solving skills in administrative settings
• Review the application carefully to ensure all information and supporting documents are accurate