UAT-UK Administrator

About the role

If you want to play a key role in supporting the delivery of admissions tests for some of the UK’s leading institutions, we want to hear from you.

We’re seeking a highly motivated, organised individual, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines to work as the UAT (University Admissions Test)-UK Administrator.

This is an opportunity to be part of a new and unique collaboration between Imperial College London and the University of Cambridge and help to support both the development and delivery of our admissions tests.

This is a particularly important and exciting time to join our team, as we enter our second year of operation and work towards launching our third admissions test in October 2025.

What you would be doing

This role sits within a small, dedicated team which oversees the development and delivery of three undergraduate admissions tests used by a number of of the UK’s top universities to fairly assess the highest achieving applicants. The UAT (University Admissions Tests) -UK team works closely with a delivery partner, Pearson VUE, to ensure the best possible candidate experience.

In this post, you play an important part in supporting both the UAT (University Admissions Tests)-UK team and test takers in key aspects of the candidate journey, such as bursary applications, requests for access arrangements, test booking, complaints and appeals. You will also support the Head of UG Admissions Test Development in the development and production of the tests.

Additionally, you will help to manage key stakeholders, including the Board of Directors and academic representatives at the founding institutions.

What we are looking for

• Excellent communication skills
• Experience of working effectively on complex projects with many stakeholders
• Advanced IT skills, particularly in Word and Excel, and the ability to use complex processing systems and databases
• Dedication to customer service with a continuous focus on improvement
• A proactive attitude to work, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines

What we can offer you

• The opportunity not only to continue your career at a world-leading institution, but to also be part of an exciting joint venture, between Imperial College London and the University of Cambridge
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is a full-time, permanent post (35 hours per week). It is offered as a hybrid role from Imperial’s White City campus, with some additional travel to Cambridge and other sites required, as necessary.

Candidates must be available to interview at Media Works, White City on Wednesday 9 July 

If you require any further details about the role, please contact:

Emma Voight, Head of Admissions Test Operations – e.voight@imperial.ac.uk

Available documents

Attached documents are available under links.

• download: Employee Benefits Booklet.pdf
• download: UAT-UK Administrator Job Description.pdf

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.