Principal Administrative Officer (London - Home Admissions)

London Campus (but should be able and prepared to work at home, and at other locations as necessary)

ABOUT US

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is proud of our dedicated and talented employees, and we work together as a team to make a difference to the lives of our students and the communities we serve. We are 14th in the UK for Social Inclusion and 28th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2023), and 21st in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide, 2023). Our success depends heavily on the commitment and skills of our people.

We are now looking for a Principal Administrative Officer to join the University on a full time basis, permanent basis, working 37 hours per week.

THE ROLE

The main purpose of this new role is to lead the team of Home Admissions staff in London Campus, with a shared vision and focus on meeting admissions targets and ensuring an excellent applicant experience from initial contact through to enrolment.

Please view the Job Description for further details.

ABOUT YOU

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Good level of general education
• Previous experience of leading admissions processes
• Proven experience in working with student recruitment agencies
• Current knowledge of the processes and regulations of SLC/SFE
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills to build and sustain excellent working relationships
• Evidence of the ability to manage others and bring teams together with a shared vision
• Experience in monitoring, evaluating, and continually improving systems
• Evidence of the ability to apply attention to detail
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Proven IT skills with experience of admissions databases
• Recognises the need for and demonstrates appropriate confidentiality
• Able and prepared to work flexibly, including travel between campuses and locations when required.
• Current knowledge of SLC/SFE working regulations 

It would also be beneficial if you have:

• A degree level qualification or equivalent
• Recent experience of working with Home applicants/students

BENEFITS

• Annual leave entitlement is 28 days’ annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days

Our comprehensive pay and benefits package includes:

• Competitive pay and pay progression
• Generous annual leave allowance including Christmas/New Year closure
• Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family
• Access to a benefits and wellbeing platform, with a choice of benefits to suit your needs, including electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and financial wellbeing services
• Support for health and wellbeing, including access to on-campus sports facilities at discounted rates, occupational health, and counselling support services
• Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
• Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave
• Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme.

Closing date: 20 November 2024 11:59pm

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