Oaklands College Hiring for Head of Admissions Job at United Kingdom , UK Full Time

Head of Admissions
Full Time / Permanent
£56,526 – £61,770 per annum – depending on experience and qualifications
Based at the St Albans campus with travel to the Welwyn Garden City Campus as and when required

Oaklands has a proud heritage in providing transformational education for over a century tracing its roots back one hundred years when it opened its doors to both men and women on an equal basis. From its very start it has believed passionately in the power and beauty of the curious mind and has stretched and supported its students in equal measure so that they have been enabled to fulfil their ambitions and dreams.

Working Closely with the Deputy Principal Strategy, Partnership and Business Development as the Head of Admissions you will lead the Admissions team to ensure a seamless customer journey for all students from enquiry through to enrolment and then induction. The successful candidate will ensure the Admissions team is fully conversant with the College’s course offering, as well as funding rules in order to provide a value-added service to enquirers. The candidate will maximise conversion by driving a focused range of communications to convert students from the point of first enquiry, through to application, offer and enrolment.

Moreover, the candidate will produce key management information and metrics on application level, any important patterns in terms of types of enquiries, application turnaround times, conversion and effectiveness of the conversion communications. Lastly, the candidate will work very closely with the marketing team to ensure high quality communications at all points in the recruitment cycle up to and including enrolment and will manage the College’s enrolment process including planning the annual enrolment process and working with colleagues across the College to ensure the best possible enrolment experience.

Applications will be shortlisted against the following criteria

• Degree level qualifications or relevant experience
• Delivery-orientated professional with a strong track record of successful delivery of the key tasks as outlined in the role summary above
• Proven track record in managing admissions processes in an FE or HE environment

Please see attached Job description for more information.

Closing Date Tuesday 23rd August – the advert may close before the closing date; early applications are advised.

Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Generous Salary
• Generous annual leave – 35 days plus bank holidays
• Automatic entry into the Local government pension scheme
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.
• Free onsite parking.
• Subsidised onsite restaurant.
• A cycle scheme and discounted gym membership.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and we particularly welcome applicants who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. This includes but is not limited to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates and disabled candidates.