Job Description

Head of Postgraduate Admissions (110386-0625)

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Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
Education - Admissions Service
Position Type
Permanent
Salary
57,422 to 66,537 per annum
About the Role

For informal queries, please email Elizabeth Hough (Director of Admissions) at elizabeth.hough@warwick.ac.uk.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to take on a key role leading the Postgraduate Admissions team within the University's Admissions Service.


Working closely with the Director of Admissions, colleagues in academic departments and the wider Professional Services Group, the post holder will be responsible for the delivery of an effective, efficient, and customer-focused admissions service that meets challenging performance targets and complies with the increasingly complex external regulatory environment.



About You
This is a full time, permanent post suitable for an effective leader with significant experience in higher education administration including a strong understanding of university admissions at the postgraduate level.


For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.



About the Department
The University's Admissions Service is responsible for developing and delivering the University's admissions and intake strategies, and in collaboration with colleagues in Recruitment, Marketing and Widening Participation delivering related services across the pre-applicant/applicant journey, from initial familiarisation with higher education through application to enrolment.


The Serviceis responsible for providing an efficient and responsive admissions service to applicants for programmes of study at all levels, and to internal departments.


The Admissions services comprises two sub-teams, for Undergraduate and Postgraduate admissions.



About the University
Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We're one of the world's top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK, with 92% of our research assessed to be 'world leading or internationally excellent'*.


You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.

QS World University Rankings 2024

Research Excellence Framework 2021


To find out more about us visit our website.



How to Apply

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 13th July 2025 at 23:55 (BST)

To apply, submit an application form by the closing date.


Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application form past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 23:30).


You will have to attach a CV and a cover letter.

Your

CV

should include your employment history (including your most recent employment), your education history, and any other relevant experience. Your

cover letter

should explain your

motivations for applying

to the role. It should also explain, using examples, how you meet each of the

essential and desirable criteria

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