Job Title: Student Recruitment and Admissions OfficerSalary: Commencing at £25,556 with progression to £26,200 per annumClosing Date: 2026-01-11About the RolePlease note that we will be closed from 4pm on Friday 19 December and will reopen on Monday 5 January 2026. You are still welcome to apply for our roles during this period, and applications will be reviewed once we reopen in January 2026.We are looking for a Student Recruitment and Admissions Officer to provide an excellent potential student experience in terms of an efficient and streamlined process for all stages of recruitment, with a strong focus on the conversion of inquiries to enrolment. We are a friendly, enthusiastic team with a passion for working with a diverse group of people to deliver an outstanding student experience to our students, visitors and stakeholders. We take pride in guiding our students on their journey to achieve their aspirations.Please note this role will also require you to work at Harrogate College once or twice a week (travel expenses paid from Park Lane Campus to Harrogate) and Somerville House once a month. The role also offers the flexibility to work from home one day per week.What You Will DoBe the first point of contact for potential students, including Application and course inquiries.Offer Matrix standard of advice and guidance to potential students.Attend external events across the region – including evenings and weekends.Support the interview events providing an excellent experience for potential students, parents, and external stakeholders.Deal with all Applications with efficiently and in a timely manner to meet our Service Level Agreements.Process applications ensure all offers have been made to potential students.About YouRelevant I.A.G Qualification at level 2 or above.Relevant Customer service qualification or training, Literacy and numeracy qualification at Level 2 or above.A professional understanding of admissions including experience of working effectively in an admission role.Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external working relationships and work in a confidential manner.Experience of working in a busy high-volume customer focused environment.Good knowledge of student database systems or C.R.M systems.Good knowledge of systems processes and regulations relevant to admissions.Excellent customer service skills.BenefitsThe group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:Annual leave: Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidaysCurriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidaysPension schemes with generous employer contributions:Teachers’ Pension SchemeLocal Government Pension SchemePeople’s Pension SchemeCPD opportunities:Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.About UsLeeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.SAFEGUARDINGAt Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONOur commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.RECRUITMENT AGENCIESWe kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly. We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies. We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.