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Student Admissions and Recruitment Manager ( Higher & Adult Education )

ashton sixth form College
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Student Admissions and Recruitment Manager (Higher \& Adult Education)

Ashton Sixth Form College

Full time, 36 hours per week

Permanent Contract

Start Date: September (or as soon as available)

NJC 15\-18: £32,199\.00 – £35,395\.00

Ashton Sixth Form College is seeking to appoint an organised, proactive and student\-focused Student Admissions and Recruitment Manager to join our Higher \& Adult Education team.

The Higher and Adult Education team is a small, dedicated team within the Sixth Form College, supporting around 300 adult learners each year across a wide range of provision. Courses span from GCSE programmes through to higher education and postgraduate teacher training, reflecting the breadth and ambition of our growing adult and HE offer.

The team comprises a close\-knit mix of teaching and professional support staff who work collaboratively to deliver high\-quality programmes, effective student services and a positive experience for adult learners. We are proud of our adult students’ achievements, with many progressing on to excellent jobs and university places, and we celebrate their success each year through an annual awards evening.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining operational leadership with meaningful student\-facing work. As Student Admissions and Recruitment Manager (Higher \& Adult Education), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the experience of adult and higher education students from before first enquiry through to enrolment and beyond.

You will lead recruitment, admissions and enrolment activity across a complex range of funding streams, including:

Adult Education Budget (GMCA funded provision)

Advanced Learner Loans

Higher Education Student Finance

Fee\-paying provision

Trainee teacher programmes

Working closely with the Assistant Principal and colleagues, you will ensure recruitment and admissions processes are accurate, compliant and responsive to the needs of a diverse post\-19 student community.

We are looking for someone who:

Has excellent administrative and organisational skills

Is highly accurate with strong attention to detail

Has experience working within a busy office, admissions or customer service environment

Is confident managing systems, data and funding\-related processes

Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Can work collaboratively across teams whilst managing competing priorities

Demonstrates professionalism, discretion and a commitment to inclusive practice

Previous experience within education and knowledge of post\-19 funding streams would be advantageous.

In return, Ashton Sixth Form College offers a supportive and collaborative working environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a real impact on the lives and progression of adult learners.

Closing Date

Wednesday 8th July

Interview Date

Tuesday 14th July

For further information and to apply, please visit:

Work For Us \- Stamford Park Trust \- Excellence \& Ambition For All

Please complete the attached application form and email this to HR@spt.ac.uk no later than 9am on Wednesday 8th July.

Ashton Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory pre\-employment checks.

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