Senior Admissions Assistant

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role
We are seeking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to work in our Admissions Teams at Newcastle University.

The role involves handling enquiries and applications from students from across the globe. You will be processing applications for postgraduate and/or undergraduate programmes and making selection decisions on applications, maintaining admission records, generating appropriate correspondence and responding to applicant and academic selectors' enquiries.

You will be required to develop an expert understanding of university entry requirements and qualifications from UK and International applicants. Previous experience of student recruitment and admissions is desirable. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to deliver an outstanding customer experience in an internationally-focused environment. You will be numerate and possess strong IT skills. You will have experience of working within a busy, high-volume customer focused service, and be able to work accurately with outstanding attention to detail.

Please note that leave may be restricted during periods of peak workload for student recruitment and admissions. The main peak period is August and September.

To discuss the role, please contact Amanda Tilley, Postgraduate Admissions Manager (Amanda.Tilley@newcastle.ac.uk).

We have currently open-ended and fixed-term positions available. The fixed-term post is until 23rd Dec 2026. Please stipulate within your application if you are interested in the fixed-term, open-ended or both.

To apply please upload your CV and cover letter evidencing how your skills and experience align to the person specification as outlined within the job description (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button).

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