Admissions Officer (Maternity Cover)

About us
It’s an important time to join London South Bank University (LSBU) Group. Our new strategy, Connecting, is shaping the future of tertiary education for a global, technology-driven economy.

Since 1892, professional and technical education has been central to our mission. Today, as London’s first integrated tertiary education group, we lead learner-centred, skills-focused education.

Comprising of LSBU, South Bank Colleges and South Bank Academies, we help learners achieve their potential and our mission is to challenge social and economic inequalities. Our bold vision supports talent and careers, driving impact for London and beyond.

Working for us - Turning passion into purpose

Our ambition is to create educational pathways that empower people of all backgrounds and talents to realise their aspirations, add to knowledge, and contribute their skills to society.

To achieve this, we need people with courage and imagination, those who share our vision and values; who bring ideas that enrich learning, research and innovation; collaborative people who love creating and spreading knowledge; brilliant people who seek growth and want to make a positive difference.

At LSBU Group, you’ll join a vibrant, purpose-led, people-centred and genuinely diverse culture. You’ll be trusted and recognised for your unique contribution as part of a great team, turning passion into purpose.

The role
London South Bank University are excited to be recruiting for the post of Admissions officer on a Maternity Cover contract.

As the Admissions Officer you will be responsible for your own portfolio of programmes, ensuring consistent assessment of applications submitted. You will provide a high level of customer service to applicants, make decisions on applications, short-list applicants for interview, implement the pre-CAS process for international students and work closely with key stakeholders including Admissions Tutors. Working efficiently and flexibly, the role plays a key part in the delivery of an excellent applicant experience and assisting the University to meet its student number targets by admitting suitably qualified applicants.

About You:
We are looking to hear from candidates who have the following skills/experience:

• Experience of working in a higher education institution, preferably including experience of the main clearing houses or University administration.
• Ability to understand, explain and apply complex procedures and regulations.
• Experience of solving problems, effectively and efficiently.
• Experience of working in a high-volume processing environment using complex databases.
• A commitment to collaborative working and the delivery of high service and client satisfaction levels, both internally and externally.

Benefits and How to Apply:
As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers a competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 26.5 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working.

The person specification and applicant guidance are in the candidate pack; click “Apply”.

The closing date: 27/09/2026.

Interview/assessment: w/c 05/10/2026.

We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.

Depending on your circumstances, this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route, more details can be found within the candidate pack.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

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