SCHOOL / SERVICE
School of Health & Medical Sciences
DEPARTMENT
Student and Academic Administration
LOCATION
Myddelton Street Building
CONTRACT TYPE
Fixed-term
JOB CATEGORY
SALC / Clerical / Technical / Support
HOURS
Full-time
SALARY MIN
£43,482
SALARY MAX
£50,253
PUBLICATION DATE
03-Oct-2025
CLOSING DATE
12-Oct-2025
City St George's, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George's, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.
Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.
We are creating a 'health powerhouse' for students, researchers, the NHS and partners in uniting a world-leading specialist health university, in which staff and students have access to an expanded team of brilliant academic and professional services colleagues, combined resources and facilities and increased interdisciplinary opportunities. We are now one of the UK's largest health educators and one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital.
Background
The School of Health and Medical Sciences at City St George's, University of London is a leader in the field of healthcare education and health policy due to our interdisciplinary approach and world class research.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual committed to student experience and recruitment to join the Admissions Team within the Student and Academic Administration. The Senior Admissions Officer provides support for the School's Pre-Registration and Post-Registration courses, with applications in excess of 10,000 each recruitment cycle. Alongside the team and SHMS Admissions Manager they will contribute to providing an accurate, efficient and friendly service to applicants, staff and NHS colleagues.
Responsibilities
The role of the Senior Admissions Officer is to supervise a team of Admissions Officers and Admissions Administrators who deliver all Post-Registration, Pre-Registration and Undergraduate activities for the School. They will process applications for various programmes, advise on admissions procedures, oversee selection processes, ensure City St George's systems are updated, and monitor applications and course targets.
The post holder will plan, coordinate, and participate in events such as Selection Days and Open Days/Evenings, ensuring adequate staffing and promotion. They will facilitate smooth Admissions function by liaising with School Units, Departments, and external partners.
Please see the Job Description for further responsibilities.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience of admissions processes as well as experience of line management or supervision. In addition, experience of working in a busy customer focused office environment, multi-tasking, and dealing with people from a wide range of backgrounds is essential. Knowledge of the Higher Education sector is desirable.
They will also have excellent communication and organisational skills and will be able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team. A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including experience of working with databases is essential. Experience with SITS/e:Vision is desirable.
Please see the Person Specification for further essential and desirable criteria.
Additional Information
Please note: This role is only open to redeployees at City St George's. Applications from individuals who are not redeployees will not be considered at this time.
To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to with the job title and number, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
Closing date: 12th October 2025 at 11:59pm.
The selection process will involve an interview and an assessment. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.
To apply and for more information about the post please use the links below.
City St George's offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.
City St George's, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.
We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.
City St George's operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
At City St George's, subject to agreement, relevant Professional Services roles may be undertaken in a hybrid way, involving a mixture of working on campus and at home each week.
Where a hybrid working arrangement can be accommodated, it is expected that colleagues will spend the majority (at least 60%) of their usual working time on campus each week. Specific details will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate. A hybrid working arrangement will not detract from any comprehensive induction, that will include relevant on-site activities.
Regardless of where colleagues are working, City St George's, University of London's premises will be their primary and contractual place of work.
The University of business, practice and the professions.