Job Description

The University of St Andrews Admissions unit comprises around forty staff working in dedicated teams to provide efficient and effective marketing, recruitment and admissions services to prospective students from the United Kingdom, the European Union, and countries and territories all around the world.






Administrator post-holders are key to our service delivery in relation to the whole annual admissions cycle from organising student recruitment activities through to handling a large number of student applications.






As well as detailed and accurate administration and data handling skills, you will communicate effectively in writing and orally with a wide range of customers ranging from external prospective students and applicants to internal colleagues in academic Schools and other administrative Units. A large part of this role will be front-facing, requiring good interpersonal skills and the ability to provide a warm welcome and first-class support service to a number of stakeholders.





You will need to be customer focussed and able to deal with multiple priorities and deadlines. The position is suited to someone with first class customer service and organisational skills and an ability to prioritise a range of competing demands in a creative and professional manner. You must be able to speak with others using clear and professional language whilst developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with colleagues across the university.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of

staff benefits

including:

Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays Financial contribution to relocation where applicable Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme


Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Elaine McGlashan, email: ejm30@st-andrews.ac.uk, Tel: 01334 462367.





Applications are particularly welcome from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)





Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at

https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on

hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk

.

Closing Date:

10 October 2025

Interview Date:

25 October 2025

Please quote ref: CG1950RH

Admissions



Salary: 24,215 - 26,707 per annum



Start date: As soon as possible



Fixed term until 31st August 2026

School/Unit:

Admissions

Posted:

19/09/2025

Closing date:

10/10/2025

Closing time:

23:59