The Role
The Department of Recruitment, Marketing and Communications (RMC) provides a comprehensive and high-quality administrative service to applicants, students, colleagues and external stakeholders on behalf of the University of Portsmouth. We guide applicants through the application process to registration, contribute to recruitment and conversion activities, and have a strong presence at Open Events alongside the wider department.
We also operate the functions associated with academic standards, quality and partnerships, business intelligence and external returns, in close liaison with all colleagues including academics and external stakeholders.
This role is based within the University Admissions Centre, and the successful candidate will be responsible for processing applications for University of Portsmouth courses using the University’s Student Systems and reporting tools.
The working pattern for this post is full time, however we may consider offering reduced hours to the right candidate. While there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role.
The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 25 June 2026.
Fixed term contract for 12 months (or earlier return of the substantive post holder) to cover a period of maternity leave.
For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy. If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this.
If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Meg Rutledge at meg.rutledge@port.ac.uk.
Employer, External Only
University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)
Benefits
* Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
* Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
* Family‑friendly policies supporting flexible working.
* Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
* Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
* Excellent training and development opportunities.
* Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
Salary Information
New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost‑of‑living‑related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.
UKVI Statement
Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.
ED&I Statement
We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect. Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.
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