Job Description

Admissions Manager

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The University is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Admissions Manager to support the activities of a busy Admissions Unit.


The Admissions Manager will coordinate the work of a team of Admissions Officers, coordinating the work of their team across all levels and modes of study at Cardiff Metropolitan University. As well as provide expertise in specified course and admissions processes to achieve agreed student number recruitment targets.

You'll support by:

Being a key liaison point between the Admissions Department and the Academic Schools, advising on qualifications and entry requirements. The role will involve providing in-cycle applicant updates, ensuring an efficient service, translating in high quality service to both the Academic Schools and the applicant experience. Assisting the Head of Admissions to instil and maintain a culture of professionalism, responsibility and accountability. The role holder will oversee a fair, transparent and responsive admissions service in line with University's policies and external compliance with statutory regulations such as UCAS, UKVI and DBS. Working closely with the Head of Admissions to significantly contribute to modernising the Admission's activity. This will include enhancing staff and applicant experience by delivering streamlined, efficient, simplified, standardised processes and new ways of working via the use of technology.

What you'll bring

Your will have significant knowledge and experience of admissions processes and procedures in higher education, knowledge of UK, EU and International qualifications, as well as an understanding of equality and diversity. You will also bring strong team management experience with proven ability to motivate and develop staff.

You will also have:

Experience in working, influencing and negotiating with stakeholder groups in a similar role is required. As well as experience of working in a busy environment, providing an excellent level of service to both applicants, staff and external bodies. Excellent organisational and time management skills are required, involving experience of scheduling and prioritising multiple projects and tasks with carrying deadlines. You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with the ability to understand, explain and apply.

Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?

Working within Admissions at Cardiff Met is both challenging and rewarding, providing opportunities and being the first point of contact for applicants to the University. You will be working in a team that puts applicants at the forefront of everything it does and aspires to high service levels.


We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture and people, support each other and we are one team. We encourage and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best.


In addition, the University offers highly competitive terms and conditions including:

Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days (pro rata if part time). Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions. Flexible and remote working opportunities. Excellent family friendly policies. Award winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership, plus subsidised physiotherapy/complementary therapy/sports massage. Access to all library facilities. Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work. Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

Contact us

For more information about the role please contact Lisa Bowen on lbowen@cardiffmet.ac.uk.


All applications must be submitted online.


The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.

Further details:

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Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.


Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.


Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.


All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.


We use the person specification as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.


The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.

Why Work Here?

We invite you to join our collaborative community!


Dating back to 1865, we remain rooted in Wales with a global reach, offering you a world of opportunity. Our education, research and innovation deliver positive impact for equality, social inclusion and environmental sustainability, locally, nationally and internationally.

Are you ready to contribute to something remarkable?

Join us in helping us to progress and deliver real change.

Job Details

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School/Unit

Marketing, Communications and Student Recruitment

Location

Llandaff Campus

Salary

39,355 to 44,128 per annum pro rata


Permanent - Part time - Job Share

Post Type

Part Time

Hours per Week

18.5

Closing Date

Sunday 24 August 2025

Reference

4191