Admissions Officer

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East.  SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

About the Role

The department of Marketing, Student Recruitment and Admissions (MSRA) ensures that we meet our student number targets by recruiting and admitting well-qualified applicants to the school.

As our Admissions Officer, you will be part of a small team and be the first point of contact for any prospective student applying to the School, for an Undergraduate, Postgraduate or Distance learning programme. You will undertake the processing and assessment of their application and make decisions on whether to make an offer according to criteria defined in conjunction with academic admissions tutors

About you

We are looking for someone who has experience working in Admissions (undergraduate and/or postgraduate taught) within Higher Education with an understanding of the following;

• UCAS Processes
• UK and international qualifications and their equivalencies and
• Equal Opportunities issues, Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation.

You will have a good level of IT skills to enable you to work on spreadsheets, databases, assessments and tracking of information received. You will have the ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and meet prescribed deadlines.

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website

How to Apply

Closing date: 22 February 2026 

Completed applications must be received by 23:59 on the closing date to be considered.

Please note that there will be a 30 minute skills test.                              

Interviews to be held: TBC

Use of AI

While AI tools can be beneficial, we value the personal touch and authenticity in job applications. We encourage you to highlight your unique experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, ensuring all information is accurate. Please use AI tools responsibly and with integrity throughout the application and selection process.

Further information

Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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