Senior Admissions Officer (Undergraduate)
| Posting date: | 05 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £35,311 to £40,528 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Inclusive of London Weighting |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 June 2026 |
| Location: | Camden, North West London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Royal Veterinary College |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | EXR-0135-26 |
Summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced administrator to join the RVC Admissions Team in the role of Senior Admissions Officer. The post-holder will support the Admissions Operations Manager in delivering a high-quality admissions and applicant services function and will have specific responsibility for admissions oversight for specific named courses.
The successful candidate will have previous experience of working in either a Further Education, Higher Education or Professional Body setting. Experience in admissions, whilst desirable, is not essential but the successful candidate will be a quick learner and able to process large volumes of information quickly. They will be proactive in their approach to work and able to identify areas where change or improvement could be made. The successful applicant will have strong decision-making skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills. An ability to prioritise their own workload is a must, as is the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
This is a fixed term position for 18 months. Our Admissions team are based at our Camden Campus and the post-holder will be primarily based in Camden and upon completion of a successful probation period, the post-holder with be able to apply to work from home for up to two days a week.
We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:
- Competitive and attractive pension package
- Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays + concessionary days)
- A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
- On site café and restaurant
- Free membership to the on-site
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus
Informal enquiries can be directed to Sarah Wilshaw, Deputy Head of Admissions at sawilshaw@rvc.ac.uk
The successful candidate will have previous experience of working in either a Further Education, Higher Education or Professional Body setting. Experience in admissions, whilst desirable, is not essential but the successful candidate will be a quick learner and able to process large volumes of information quickly. They will be proactive in their approach to work and able to identify areas where change or improvement could be made. The successful applicant will have strong decision-making skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills. An ability to prioritise their own workload is a must, as is the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
This is a fixed term position for 18 months. Our Admissions team are based at our Camden Campus and the post-holder will be primarily based in Camden and upon completion of a successful probation period, the post-holder with be able to apply to work from home for up to two days a week.
We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:
- Competitive and attractive pension package
- Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays + concessionary days)
- A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
- On site café and restaurant
- Free membership to the on-site
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus
Informal enquiries can be directed to Sarah Wilshaw, Deputy Head of Admissions at sawilshaw@rvc.ac.uk
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