The Deputy Head of Admissions will help support the growth of the university whilst maintaining high levels of service delivery within the department.
The Deputy Head of Admissions will have responsibility for the line management of 1 direct report and provide leadership and guidance to an admissions team of around 25-30 staff. The post holder will be passionate about the principals and processes which underpin a fair admissions system and will be responsible for ensuring best practice is adhered to and shared, and that compliance is met in relation to both internal and external regulations and policies. The post will work collaboratively with colleagues across the University, liaising with academic departments and professional services staff, to ensure delivery of an excellent applicant experience and that internal stakeholder needs are met.
This varied role requires strong administrative and technical skills as well as excellent interpersonal, communication and management skills. You will be passionate about admissions and higher education, engaged with external developments in the higher education admissions sector, and driven to explore new ideas and be creative when reviewing business processes, always looking for ways to improve and deliver impact.
For an informal discussion about the post please Lucy Burrowes, Head of Student Recruitment and Admissions, l.g.burrowes@greenwich.ac.uk
Should you have any recruitment related queries please contact the People Directorate Operations Team on peopleoperationsadmin@gre.ac.uk
The university is a brilliant place to work. We aim to become the top modern university in the UK by 2030 and our people are truly at the heart of what we want to achieve. We offer a great set of benefits including an excellent pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, flexible working options including hybrid working and a genuine commitment to development.
We are looking for people who can help us achieve our Strategic Plan, through the values we expect for our whole university community, of being Inclusive, Collaborative and Impactful.
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To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including the supporting statements (please note attached CVs and personal statements will not be seen by the recruitment panel at the application stage). Current Vacancies - Jobs at Greenwich
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We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion.
We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form.
We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience, and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management