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Admissions Manager

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£43,414 - £51,805
£3,618 - £4,317 / mo

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Salford, North West England, England
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Position Overview & Specifications

Opportunity ID

1202

Opportunity Closing Date

22/02/2023, 23:55

Primary Location Salford - Peel Park Campus School or Business Unit Directorate of Student Success, Administration & Support Contract Type Full Time Permanent Salary

£43,414 - £51,805

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A bit about our Student and Academic Support team…

In the Directorate of Student and Academic Support, we are responsible for the core range of activities that support the student journey from the point of application through to registration. This includes both prospective and current students, businesses, and our local community. Admissions sits within this directorate together with UKVI compliance, academic progression, timetabling, student information and records. The directorate also has dedicated teams focussing on student data & systems, and information and analysis. The directorate teams work together to plan and deliver key activities that support the University’s ambitions for growth, diversity and an increased profile.

The Admissions Team is a busy team whose core focus is managing relationships with prospective students and processing applications from across a diverse offering of study. We work in partnership with a wide range of people across the University in the delivery our work to reach planned student numbers. This is a new post within the team, and an excellent opportunity for the right person to shape the post to maximise the impact for our applicants.


You will Be!

If you’re an experienced and committed people manager who’s passionate about the applicant experience and keen to make a difference to our future students then we want to hear from you. As with all roles in Student Administration, you will have the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of different activities alongside your core role – it’ll be a busy and varied post for the right person.

If you’ve got further questions, please contact Joanna Haran, Head of Admissions on j.r.haran@salford.ac.uk for an informal chat. When completing the application, please aim to address the key elements of the person specification via your personal statement or cover letter.


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hat’s in it for you?

Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave - plus the option to buy additional days

Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and hybrid working, subject to business requirements

Professional development - a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential

Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives

The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts

Wellbeing – your wellbeing is our priority. We have a wide range of dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health

Sustainable Salford - We embed sustainability in all aspects of university life and have a commitment to becoming NetZero Carbon by 2038

Location and campuses - Our location sets us apart. We are just 2km from Manchester city centre. Our Peel Park campus is unique and offers lots of green spaces. Our MediaCity campus is at the heart of one of the country's leading digital and media hubs

Team Salford - By joining us, you can be part of our ambitious journey and help make a real difference to the people and communities we support

Become unstoppable – apply today!


Admissions Manager JD 17.05.22.doc – 337KB

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