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Board Director - lead on Marketing, Inclusion, ESG, and People strategy at Morgan Hunt
Deputy Head of Admissions
Location: London
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Morgan Hunt are delighted to be working in partnership with a London university to recruit a Deputy Head of Admissions on a 1-year fixed term contract.
As a key member of the admissions leadership team, you will support the Head of Student Recruitment and Admissions and lead a team of around 25-30 staff to deliver a high-quality, fair and compliant admissions service. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring an excellent applicant experience and drive improvements across admissions systems, policies and service delivery.
The role offers hybrid working, with 2-3 days per week based on-site at the London campus.
Main Responsibilities of the Deputy Head of Admissions:
* Provide operational leadership to the admissions team, ensuring applications are processed efficiently, accurately and in line with policy
* Line manage one direct report and support wider team development through coaching, performance management and annual appraisals
* Lead the development and optimisation of admissions IT systems including CRM and student records platforms
* Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulations, including UCAS and UKVI requirements
* Represent the Head of Admissions as required and lead on senior-level projects relating to structure, policy, performance and process improvement
* Liaise with academic departments and professional services to support collaborative working and a seamless applicant journey
* Monitor and report on admissions data to ensure service level agreements are met and identify areas for improvement
* Actively engage with sector developments and use insight to shape internal practice
* Contribute to the university's strategic objectives on recruitment, entry levels, and widening participation
The Successful Deputy Head of Admissions will have:
* Substantial experience in a senior higher education admissions role
* Deep understanding of UCAS processes, compliance and applicant lifecycle management
* Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing teams and developing others
* Experience in using data, digital systems and CRM tools to enhance performance
* Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and project management skills
* A degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field
* A commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and sector-wide best practice
If you are passionate about leading admissions in a dynamic university environment and are ready for your next challenge, please contact Morgan Hunt's Leadership and Interim Management Team for further details.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
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