Head of PG and Professional Admissions
| Posting date: | 19 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £47,389 to £56,535 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 September 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Aston University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0562-25 |
Summary
We are looking for an experienced Admissions Professional to lead on the strategic management and planning of admissions for Aston University’s Postgraduate and Professional programmes.
You will be responsible for ensuring that the postgraduate and professional prospective student journey is efficient, student focused and is delivered within agreed service levels. Leading a team of c15 experienced admissions professionals, this role is critical to the University’s growth plans in multiple key markets.
The successful candidate will have significant experience of working in higher education admissions at a manager / department lead level, along with substantial knowledge of the higher education application, admissions and enrolment journey and all associated processes.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Louise Foster-Agg, Director of Admissions via L.Foster-Agg@aston.ac.uk.
What we offer:
Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
Hybrid working is possible for this role, which means working both on campus and from home depending on the activity. Further information on hybrid working can be found here.
Excellent training and development opportunities.
A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
Great family-friendly policies.
On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found onn the university website.
You will be responsible for ensuring that the postgraduate and professional prospective student journey is efficient, student focused and is delivered within agreed service levels. Leading a team of c15 experienced admissions professionals, this role is critical to the University’s growth plans in multiple key markets.
The successful candidate will have significant experience of working in higher education admissions at a manager / department lead level, along with substantial knowledge of the higher education application, admissions and enrolment journey and all associated processes.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Louise Foster-Agg, Director of Admissions via L.Foster-Agg@aston.ac.uk.
What we offer:
Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
Hybrid working is possible for this role, which means working both on campus and from home depending on the activity. Further information on hybrid working can be found here.
Excellent training and development opportunities.
A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
Great family-friendly policies.
On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found onn the university website.
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