Role: Admissions Officer and Interviewer
Location: Onsite, Leeds, United Kingdom
Salary: £26,000 to £30,000 Per Annum
Working Times: Full Time, Monday to Friday,9am-5pm.
About Us:
Planet Education Networks (PEN) is a network of universities, partners and affiliates. It is made up of 7 different companies, with the Elizabeth School of London being one of them. Here at PEN, we are committed to providing a first-class learning experience to students from diverse backgrounds. Our goal is to help students achieve their academic and personal aspirations through a supportive and inclusive learning environment. We have campuses and offices in 6 major cities within the UK, as well as offices across the world, including Italy, China, India and Vietnam. We are a diverse and multinational company, and we are seeking like-minded, passionate individuals to help us progress even further.
Responsibilities:
* Conduct Interviews: Carry out comprehensive and structured interviews with prospective students, either in person or online, to evaluate their suitability for the institution’s academic programmes and ethos.
* Orchestrate the Internal English Test: Organise and oversee entry language tests, and other evaluation tools, ensuring that procedures are consistent, fair, and in line with institutional standards.
* Evaluate Applications: Review application materials, academic records, and assessment outcomes to make informed judgments about applicants’ academic potential and overall fit for the School.
* Admissions Coordination: Support the smooth progression of applicants through the admissions pipeline, from application to assessment and final decision. Liaise with colleagues to align interviews, tests, and decisions in a timely and efficient manner.
* Maintain Records: Keep accurate, confidential, and well-organised records of applicant interviews, assessment results, and decisions, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
* Support Applicants: Provide clear and supportive communication to prospective students and their families regarding the admissions and assessment process, offering guidance where needed.
* Represent the Institution: Act as an ambassador at admissions events, open days, and fairs, promoting the institution’s values, academic pathways, and unique opportunities.
* Stay Informed: Keep up to date with developments in admissions practice, assessment methodologies, and the wider higher education sector to enhance both applicant experience and institutional processes.
* Other Duties: Undertake any additional responsibilities commensurate with the role as directed by the Director of Admissions or Senior Management.
Benefits:
* Annual leave (7.2 weeks)
* Workplace pension scheme.
* Company Sick Policy.
* Statutory maternity/paternity pays.
* Career development opportunities
* Training and self-development opportunities.
* Gym membership discounts
* Retail discount schemes
* Cinema discounts
* Grocery discounts
* Cycle to work
* Investing and savings opportunities
* Financial wellbeing – personal debt advise.
* Financial wellbeing education
* My Mind Pal (mental fitness)