Admissions Officer Application Deadline: 6 October 2026 Department: Future Students • Academic Planning Employment Type: Full Time Location: Bath, Somerset • Newton Park Compensation: Grade 5 • Starting from £29,588 rising to £33,002 per annum Description We are currently seeking an Admissions Officer, who will be responsible for the recruitment and admissions activities across various University programmes of study delivered at our London campuses (Hackney and Canary Wharf) and our partner institutions. This is a hybrid role where the post-holder will be based primarily at home and at Newton Park, Bath but will be expected to visit our London campuses and/or partner institutions as required. About the Role As our Admissions Officer, you will join our Academic Planning team and play a key role in delivering an excellent applicant and student experience. You will manage applications across a portfolio of programmes and/or partner institutions, assessing qualifications, making evidence-based admissions decisions and ensuring applications are processed accurately, efficiently and in line with University policies and procedures. You will be a key point of contact for applicants, prospective students, agents and partners, providing professional advice and guidance by email, telephone and at events such as Open Days and Offer Holder Days. Working collaboratively with academic Schools, partner institutions and professional services, you will help us achieve our recruitment targets and deliver a high-quality admissions service. You will also support the maintenance of accurate applicant and student records, contribute to the effective use of the SITS student record system, and identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance the applicant journey. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to key activities throughout the student lifecycle, including Clearing, registration, examinations, assessments and graduation, while supporting the wider Academic Planning and Admissions teams during peak periods. About You Experience of providing excellent customer service Experience of working in a busy and demanding environment with competing priorities and varying workload pressures Experience of administrative functions, preferably in the education sector Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work as an effective member of the team Knowledge of SITS or other student records systems Experience of Admissions/Registry (or similar) procedures and administration in a medium to large organisation Experience of working with a wide range of people from a variety of backgrounds For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description. Additional Information Salary Grade 5 • Starting from £29,588 rising to £33,002 per annum The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances. Additional information The post-holder will be expected to undertake relevant training and take a proactive role in developing their knowledge of the context within which work is undertaken across Student Services and at Bath Spa University. Interview Date • Tuesday 20th October 2026 Please note that as of April 2024, there has been a change in the UK’s sponsorship threshold. Regrettably as the salary for this role falls beneath this, you will not be eligible for sponsorship therefore your application will automatically be rejected. Staff Benefits We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/ We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.