Admissions Officer

Children & Young People's Education Service – School Admissions Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Children & Young People's Education Service, School Admissions Team.

• Coordinate admission processes for Primary (Year R), Junior (Year
  3) and Secondary (Year
  7) transition applications, including in‑year applications for children wishing to access education within the City.
• Allocate school places for pupils within strict statutory deadlines and liaise with schools and parents.
• Engage in wider projects to increase the knowledge base of parents, schools and wider teams across PCC.

Hybrid work model with office based out of Sand Martin House in Peterborough and work‑from‑home. Must be able to work from the office for a 9 am start. Working hours 9 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday, no weekend work.

Interviews will be held by 3rd August.

• Positive attitude, highly motivated and keen to learn quickly.
• Adaptive to change and execute tasks with accuracy.
• Passion for data, professional curiosity and excellent communication skills.

• Annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme.
• Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in‑store and online discounts, Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes.
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro‑rata).
• Access to car lease scheme.
• Flexibility to take bank holidays to suit personal circumstances.
• Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings.
• Development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Paid volunteering hours each year.
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network.
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact pccrec

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Sand Martin House, Peterborough.

Becky Pates
Recruitment and Retention Officer