Short Course Unit Admissions Officer (Fixed Term)

We are looking for a Short Course Unit Admissions Officer to proactively deliver a range of admissions functions for our short courses including government funded employability programmes, privately and grant funded training programmes and commercial CPD courses. The Admissions Officer will work across multiple workstreams with a wide range of adult learners, partners and stakeholders to upskill and reskill learners. (This is a full-time role covering maternity leave, expected end date 12/01/2028) About the Role You are a self-motivated, enthusiastic, customer-focussed individual with strong administrative and coordination skills and an excellent attention to detail, who can move across varied workstreams in a busy environment. You will work closely with the Admissions and Data Manager to assist with all aspects of the admissions process for a portfolio of programmes, including supporting recruitment activities, responding to applicant enquiries, processing applications, arranging interviews and communicating with applicants, partners and stakeholders and support reporting requirements. About You Experience working in complex multi-partner environments with ability to work with external partners to achieve shared goals Excellent and effective communication, liaison and negotiation skills with a wide range of customers and partners Ability to plan, organise, prioritise and manage own and others’ activities to meet objectives and deliver to schedule. Proven experience of establishing and maintaining effective systems and processes Experience of managing information effectively and securely in line with GDPR and reporting requirements. Experience of working in Further or Higher Education sector Experience of effective delivery of administrative processes including reporting to external parties. Experience of working in an environment that manages multiple workstreams. Experience of reporting tools or software. For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description . Additional Information 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. This is a full time fixed term position covering maternity leave until around the 12th January 2028 The post-holder will be expected to undertake UK travel monthly to attend external events. The post holder will be expected to undergo a DBS Enhanced Check as part of their employment. Interview Date - Tuesday 25th August 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.