Senior Graduate Admissions Manager

Location: AAD - Graduate Admissions and Recruitment, University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford Ox1 2JD

Are you an experienced operational manager looking to make a meaningful impact? Join our Graduate Admissions and Recruitment team at the University of Oxford to help deliver an outstanding admissions experience within a globally renowned institution.

Location: University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD
Salary: £49,119–£58,265 per annum
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

About Us

Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires", the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for ten consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence.

Part of the Graduate Admissions and Recruitment Office, the Operations team supports applicants throughout the admissions journey while working closely with more than 70 academic departments and 45 colleges and permanent private halls. As a high-volume operation handling over 40,000 applications and 25,000 enquiries annually, the team plays a vital role in ensuring the successful enrolment of exceptional graduate students.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, including:

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays), with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Generous family leave schemes.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Sustainable commuting benefits, including cycle loans and discounted travel.
• Access to a wide range of social, cultural and sports clubs.

About the Role

This role is central to delivering an excellent experience for applicants and colleagues involved in graduate admissions. Working closely with the Head of Graduate Admissions Operations, you will lead a team of operations administrators and ensure admissions processes are delivered efficiently, accurately and within key deadlines.

You will oversee planning and monitoring across the admissions cycle, using data to allocate resources, identify risks and support effective decision-making. You will drive continuous improvement, ensuring processes remain efficient, well documented and responsive to changing needs.

The role also involves working with colleagues across the University to develop improvements to policies, systems and processes, managing the senior Graduate Admissions Committee, and configuring and maintaining complex admissions systems to support operational effectiveness.

About You

• Experience of working in a customer-focused environment and leading high-quality service delivery.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent IT skills, including working with complex systems and resolving technical issues.
• Ability to develop policies, improve business processes and document change effectively.
• Experience of planning, monitoring performance and adapting to changing priorities.

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

• A covering letter/supporting statement
• Your CV
• The details of two referees

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 20 July.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 12 August and will be held face-to-face.

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