Job Description

Full time, Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

Location: Newport, Shropshire

Interview Date: w/c 16 October 2023

Harper Adams University is seeking an Admissions Officer for a period of up to 12 months (maternity cover, commencing in December 2023) to join our Admissions and Visa Compliance Team. Reporting to the Admissions and Immigration Compliance Manager, the Admissions Officer will lead the work to admit students to the Harper & Keele Veterinary School (HKVS) and act as a link person between the HKVS and colleagues based in the Admissions Service at Keele University. The Admissions Officer will also lead on the processing of applications received directly to Harper Adams University from applicants applying to Taught Postgraduate courses and support the wider work of the Harper Adams Admissions and Visa Compliance Team. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone wishing to develop skills and further knowledge in Higher Education Admissions.

The role requires a pro-active, highly organised individual who is educated to level 6, or with extensive professional experience in a similar role, and who is confident to work across a range of provision and collaborative arrangements in shaping new arrangements for the shortlisting, selection and campus allocation in the delivery of an excellent service to applicants and colleagues. Applicants should have previous working knowledge of the UCAS admissions process as well as excellent administrative skills to manage a highly demanding workload and the ability to work flexibly during times of peak workload.

If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion please contact Laura Harper, Head of Registry Services at

For further information about the University or to see full job description, please visit our website at

Application Procedure:

All applications should be completed and submitted using the Harper Adams e-Recruitment programme at to be completed no later than midnight on 8 October 2023

\xc2\xa324,533 to \xc2\xa326,444 per annum, the point of entry will be dependent upon relevant qualifications and experience (Grade 5)

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