Senior Admissions Assistant
Newcastle University —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £29,588 - £31,236 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- University
- Organisational skills
6d
Student Records Coordinator
Durham University —Durham
- £27,319 - £30,378 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
9d
Clerical Assistant
Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust —Ashington
- £25,272 a year
- Full-time
5d
Head of Campaigns, Planning and Events Marketing, Global Recruitment and Admissions Directorate
Newcastle University —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £47,389 - £56,535 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Analysis skills
- University
6d
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Royal Grammar School, Newcastle —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £28,000 - £33,000 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- Working with children
- Education
- Sick pay
Quick apply
6d
Assistant Lecturer (with Mentorship)
UK MANAGEMENT COLLEGE —Sunderland
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- English
- Education
- No degree
Quick apply
Community Physiotherapy Clinical Manager
Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust —Seaton Delaval
- £57,528 - £64,750 a year
- Full-time
13d
Director of Marketing and Communications
GDST —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- School
- Free parking
- Employee discount
13d
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust —North Shields
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Paid training
7d
Medical Secretary
Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust —North Shields
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- IT
- Typing
- Annual leave
7d
Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
Northumberland County Council —Morpeth
- £45,091 - £49,282 a year
- Call to connect
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Deputy Ward Manager
Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust —Cramlington
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Part-time
5d
Haematology Nurse Specialist
Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust —North Shields
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Full-time
5d
Oncology Staff Nurse
Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust —North Shields
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
5d
Ward Manager/ Senior Midwife
Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust —North Shields
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Full-time
11d
Sessional Support Worker - FEMALE APPLICANTS ONLY
New Key Support Ltd —North Shields
- Weekend availability
- Working with children
- Travel
- In-person
Quick apply
Registered Manager
SGS Care Ltd —Sunderland
- £48,000 a year
- Full-time
- Care experience
- Driving
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
Quick apply

More jobs to discover

Find similar jobs that you might be interested in.

Student Records Coordinator
Durham University —Durham
Continually review what is required from statutory bodies and internal department customers to make sure the best possible service is provided.
£27,319 - £30,378 a year
9d
Aspiring Professionals Programme Coordinator (Newcastle)
The Social Mobility Foundation —Newcastle upon Tyne
Maintain accurate records across relevant databases, updating data accurately and in a timely manner. This means that during the summer period (Jul – Aug) you…
£26,660 a year
Quick apply
13d

I want to receive the latest job alerts for senior admissions in burnopfield, dur

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Senior Admissions Assistant

Newcastle University -
Newcastle upon Tyne

Apply Now

Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£29,588 - £31,236 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Administrative experience
Organisational skills
IT
Communication skills
A Level

Full job description

Senior Admissions Assistant

Requisition ID: 29449

Location: Newcastle, GB

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working Pattern: Full Time

Posted Date: 11 Jun 2026

Salary: £29,588 with progression to £31,236 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 28 June 2026

The Role

We are seeking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to work in our Admissions Teams at Newcastle University.

The role involves handling enquiries and applications from students from across the globe. You will be processing applications for postgraduate and/or undergraduate programmes and making selection decisions on applications, maintaining admission records, generating appropriate correspondence and responding to applicant and academic selectors’ enquiries.

You will be required to develop an expert understanding of university entry requirements and qualifications from UK and International applicants. Previous experience of student recruitment and admissions is desirable. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to deliver an outstanding customer experience in an internationally-focused environment. You will be numerate, and possess strong IT skills. You will have experience of working within a busy, high-volume customer focused service, and be able to work accurately with outstanding attention to detail.

Please note that leave may be restricted during periods of peak workload for student recruitment and admissions. The main peak period is August and September.

To discuss the role, please contact Amanda Tilley, Postgraduate Admissions Manager ([email protected])

We have currently open ended and fixed term positions available the fixed term post is until 23rd Dec 2026. Please stipulate within your application if you are interested in the fixed term or open ended or both.

To apply please upload your CV and cover letter evidencing how your skills and experience align to the person specification as outlined within the job description.

Key Accountabilities

Providing operational support in the field of student recruitment and admissions. This will include customer relationship activity and/or admissions decision making and processing
Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with: prospective students, recruitment partners and other external stakeholders; and with colleagues across recruitment, admissions, academic units and central services
Communicating with prospective students and their representatives, providing prompt and accurate information, advice and admissions decisions, and delivering an excellent customer experience
Maintaining accurate records relating to prospective students, admissions and student recruitment
Contributing to ongoing initiatives in support of continuous improvement in process and policy
Developing a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of prospective students, recruitment partners, and global higher education systems and qualifications
Maintaining operational systems and processes and ensuring compliance with policy and procedures
Provide guidance, training and support to colleagues
Contribute to the effective and efficient running of the service through a collaborative team approach, providing assistance to colleagues as appropriate

The Person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Ability to work both independently and flexibly as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to use initiative and prioritise own workload in a dynamic environment
Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external working relationships, and to work in a confidential and discrete manner
Proven experience of working in a busy, high volume, customer focused environment
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy and integrity. Ability to work quickly and accurately to strict deadlines
Excellent IT skills and the ability to work with a range of digital systems. Experience of using large digital systems to input data, maintain records, extract information and produce documents and reports
Excellent organisational and administrative skills
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including those relating to tact and discretion, and the ability to relate to, and interact with, persons with diverse cultural backgrounds
Ability to assimilate a wide range of, sometimes complex, information and provide support and advice to prospective students, staff and stakeholders as appropriate. This will include the ability to interpret and apply knowledge of a range of policies, procedures, regulatory and legislative matters
Experience of student admissions or related areas in the HE sector or a comparable business environment is desirable

Attributes and Behaviour

Communicating

Is factually correct and gives consistent verbal and non- verbal messages
Tailors content of communication to the audience, changing style, tone and format appropriately
Clear and concise

Planning and Organising

Effective at managing a variable and heavy workload
Plans workload in and tasks in a systematic way
Ensures that all activities are completed on time
Uses own and others’ time effectively

Team Working

Respects the expertise and contribution of others even if own opinion is different
Shares relevant and useful information with others
Keeps other team members up to date with progress
Willing to help others and share workloads
Supportive of team decisions
Asks others’ opinion

Delivering Services

Demonstrates high energy and commitment to the delivery of excellent service
Knows and understands customer needs in terms of area output
Has a positive attitude for doing things better
Pays attention to detail

Gathering Information

Gathers relevant information and facts
Keeps up to date with University issues
Is wary of assuming things
Has an eye for detail, spotting errors and ensuring accuracy of information

Qualifications

Educated to A Level or equivalent
Educated to Degree level or equivalent or an appropriate combination of relevant qualifications and demonstrable transferrable experience is desirable

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a Gold Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

Requisition ID: 29449

#LI-SS1

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

senior admissions jobs in burnopfield, dur

Senior Admissions Assistant

Student Records Coordinator

Clerical Assistant

Head of Campaigns, Planning and Events Marketing, Global Recruitment and Admissions Directorate

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Assistant Lecturer (with Mentorship)

Community Physiotherapy Clinical Manager

Director of Marketing and Communications

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Medical Secretary

Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

Deputy Ward Manager

Haematology Nurse Specialist

Oncology Staff Nurse

Ward Manager/ Senior Midwife

Sessional Support Worker - FEMALE APPLICANTS ONLY

Registered Manager

More jobs to discover

I want to receive the latest job alerts for senior admissions in burnopfield, dur

Explore jobs in more locations

Senior Admissions Assistant

Jobseeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected