Department:
International Admissions
Salary:
£62,000 - £66,000 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours per week:
37
Reporting into:
Head of Admissions
Travel:
Hybrid working arrangement – requires travel to Coventry Head Office and occasional travel to other locations.
About the Opportunity This is an exciting and transformative time to join Arden University as we embark upon an ambitious phase of international growth and development. We have set our sights on becoming a truly global institution, with a focus on providing students with an exceptional experience. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a significant positive impact in the university.
About the Role Head of International Admissions – a role created to support Arden's international expansion. You will oversee the international admissions process for Arden UK international, lead a team of International Admissions Officers, and manage the full admissions lifecycle for undergraduate and postgraduate international students across Arden’s UK campuses.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and develop a team of Admissions Officers to deliver an excellent international admissions service.
Ensure compliance with Arden policies, UKVI regulations, and sector‑wide best practices.
Oversee the processing of applications, initial qualifications assessments, and offer decisions using the SITS student record system.
Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective students, agents, academic schools, and internal service teams.
Provide insight and analysis on trends in international applications, conversion, and enrolment to inform strategic planning.
Collaborate with internal teams to continually improve processes and applicant communication strategies.
Represent Arden at internal committees and external events, advocating for the interests of international students.
Support the wider international team on overseas initiatives, agent performance reviews, and enrolment events.
Essential Requirements
Knowledge and experience of international student admissions.
Experience working with student information systems.
Proven track record of developing and implementing successful international admissions processes and procedures.
Proven experience supervising and managing high‑performance teams.
Extensive knowledge of UK higher education systems and international education markets.
Extensive knowledge of UK regulation with a specific focus on the international student admission life cycle.
Desirable Requirements
Marketing or business postgraduate or vocational qualification (e.g., CIM or IDM).
Knowledge of current issues within higher education, particularly those connected with international higher education, communications and admissions.
Willingness to undertake occasional overseas travel, or work weekends and evenings as required.
Benefits
30 days holiday + bank holidays, and a Christmas closure.
Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%.
SimplyHealth plan option.
Private Medical Insurance.
Access to Perkbox benefits.
Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends.
Golden Ticket – allowing you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Arden University is a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role and consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. Arden University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Sponsorship statement Some roles may not meet the points requirement for a Sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points‑based immigration system. We welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.
Closing Date:
31st May 2026
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