Admissions Adviser

Reference: JUL

Expiry date: 22:59, Wed, 22nd Jul 2026

Location:

Reading

Benefits:
Competitive holiday, excellent pension and fantastic on site facilities

We’re seeking someone who wants to make a real difference each day and create value from every experience, unlocking potential in both themselves and others.

As an Advice and Admissions Adviser you would be the first point of contact for our learners and visitors. Working out of each college's dedicated advice centre or covering at reception as required, you'd provide advice on the full range of courses and services offered at the college, and sometimes support and encouragement too, to overcome fears and perceived limitations. Working with our faculty colleagues you'll get learners ready to start their course with us – arranging interviews, confirming offers and liaising closely with faculty teams to convert applicants to enrolments.

You will receive the full training and support that you’d expect from Activate Learning, an organisation with a reputation that sets it apart from other providers.

This is a fixed-term maternity cover position, available until July 2027
, working 25 hours per week during term time (0.57 FTE). The role is primarily based at Woodley Hill House, Eastcourt Avenue, Reading, RG6 1HH
. However, you will also be required to work at Reading College for training purposes and to provide cover and support as required to meet the needs of the team.

You must have experience working a busy environment and meeting targets, as well as interacting with clients/stakeholders who require advice or guidance. This could be from experience in a previous role like customer service, pastoral care or receptionist work, so long as you're keen to help people in a fast paced environment!

Being great with people and an excellent communicator is absolutely key to being successful in this role. You’ll have the ability to talk to our learners, staff and visitors with ease, demonstrating a positive attitude and ensuring you always provide an excellent customer experience.

If you have great organisational and customer service skills, target‑focussed with a proactive approach to problem‑solving, then a career as an Advice and Admissions Adviser at Activate Learning could be a great opportunity for you.

Activate Learning Group

Employee Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards
  :
  Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award‑winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups
  :
  Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
• Company benefits
  :
  Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development
  : continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in‑house L&D team.
• Teaching Support
  :
  Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes
  :
  Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for Activate Learning staff.
• Generous Annual Leave
  :
  Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• Competitive salaries
  :
  Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On‑Site Facilities
  :
  Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Note:

Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.