Admissions Officer, TALENT SET

Role Overview

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with their client on an exciting Admissions Officer opportunity. This role is central to the effective management of the admissions lifecycle, with a strong focus on application processing, offer management, CAS administration, and the maintenance of accurate student records within SITS. The postholder will play a key role in ensuring admissions processes are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and to a high standard of service.

• Process undergraduate and postgraduate applications, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the full offer lifecycle, including issuing, updating, and monitoring offers, conditions, and applicant decision-making.
• Prepare and manage CAS-related activity where applicable, ensuring data accuracy, eligibility checks, and adherence to UKVI requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date applicant and student records within SITS, supporting reporting, audits, and statutory returns.
• Respond professionally to applicant and stakeholder enquiries via email and telephone, providing clear guidance on applications, offers, and next steps.
• Support interview coordination and selection processes, liaising with academic teams to ensure timely and effective outcomes.
• Monitor application and offer progress against recruitment targets, producing reports and insights for internal stakeholders.
• Support enrolment and registration activity, ensuring data integrity and a smooth transition from applicant to enrolled student.
• Represent the institution at open days, applicant events, and enrolment activities, offering informed guidance on admissions processes.
• Work collaboratively with registry, academic departments, student services and marketing teams to ensure seamless end-to-end admissions delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of admissions processes, staying informed of policy updates, system developments and best practice.

• Proven experience working within UK Higher Education or Further Education admissions.
• Strong understanding of CAS processes and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with student records systems; practical knowledge of SITS is needed.
• Demonstrated experience managing offers and applicant workflows within an admissions environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• A collaborative and adaptable approach, with a high level of professionalism.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, embedding these principles into day-to-day work.

• Salary: £138.34 per day + £24.45 daily holiday pay
• Location:
  
  Hybrid, 1-day per week on site in South London
• Contract:
  
  2 – 3 months with potential for extension.

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for the role by clicking the Apply Now button (please do not apply via email). We aim to respond to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

The Talent Set are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.