We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to join the university as an Admissions Assistant. You’ll play a key part in delivering a high‑quality, applicant‑focused admissions service. You’ll support the full lifecycle of application processing—creating and updating applicant records, making initial decisions against set criteria, and ensuring that every decision is accurate, consistent, and aligned with university procedures. You’ll also help applicants feel supported and informed through clear, timely communication. Your work will span a wide range of activities, from coordinating interview arrangements and preparing applicant documentation to assisting with enrolment, DBS checks, and welcome events. You’ll collaborate closely with academic teams, professional services, and external bodies such as UCAS and the DfE to resolve queries and keep processes running smoothly. This role is varied and fast‑paced, offering opportunities to build strong working relationships, develop expertise in Higher Education admissions, and contribute to key university events such as Open Days, Interview Days, and Graduation. Please note this position is currently only open to Edge Hill University staff members in a substantive post. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified. For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact Christopher Yates Admissions Manager at yatesc@edgehill.ac.uk About You As Admissions Assistant, you will be someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment where accuracy, organisation, and great people skills really matter. You will be confident using digital systems and Microsoft Office, and take pride in handling detailed information with care. You will be expected to plan your workload well, stay calm under pressure, and can balance independent working with being a supportive team member, offering excellent customer service to applicants, students, and colleagues. Above all, you bring a positive, flexible approach and a commitment to creating a welcoming, inclusive experience for every prospective student. At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society. Rewards & Benefits A minimum of 35 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days) Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more. Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment. Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme About Us At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff. Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .