Deputy Head of Admissions

Location: Camden (King's Cross, London)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive individual to the post of Deputy Head of Admissions. The post-holder will lead the RVC’s Admissions Team, ensuring the delivery of a world-class service to both internal and external customers, encompassing all undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes for domestic and overseas applicants. They will also lead on innovative nurture and conversion activities to ensure the delivery of both our student number and Access and Participation Plan.

The successful candidate will be an experienced manager who leads by example and is able to manage and motivate a multi-faceted team. They will have experience of planning and delivering events or projects and be able to build and develop relationships across an organisation. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills are a must, as is an ability to convey complex messages in a simple but effective way. The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record of continually seeking opportunities for change and improvement and will be an advocate for using a data-driven approach to decision making. Prior experience in a Higher Education would be advantageous but not essential.

We offer a generous reward package including:

• Competitive and attractive pension package
• Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and concessionary days) pro-rata
• On site café and restaurant
• Free membership to the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus
• A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact:

Vikki Cannon, Head of Admissions and Applicant Services, for an informal chat:

vcannon@rvc.ac.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The RVC values Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and therefore welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities. Balancing both the needs of the business with those of our staff, we will consider applications to work on a flexible basis.

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