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📍 Birmingham, England • Posted 11h ago
Head of Admissions
Offered SalaryCompetitive Pay
Job TypeCompany Private
Location / Work ModeBirmingham, England
Sector / CategoryEducation Support & Training Services
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Role Overview & Responsibilities
Vacancy details
Talent pool
Operations - HE - Admissions
Title
Head of Admissions
Contract type
QA Ltd Permanent
Job advert
Head of Admissions
Hybrid role - based in Birmingham or London
About QA:
QA is the UK’s leading tech training and talent solutions organisation. We provide a comprehensive suite of services to help individuals and companies be winners in the digital revolution. Our unique combination of world-class digital and live skills development capabilities with proven workplace outcomes put us in a strong position to help close the global digital skills gap. We're actively breaking down the current landscape of learning and establishing a better one - you can make a difference with us and help transform lives by joining our Learning Revolution.
About the Position:
This is a leadership role to oversee Admissions activity within QA Higher Education for International and Home applicants. It is a unique and exciting opportunity to take QA Higher Education’s already successful admissions function to a higher level, working across all university partnerships and across Home and International Recruitment Channels.
It requires an individual with the drive and passion to deliver an outstanding application journey to satisfy our hungry recruitment channels – incorporating internal recruitment functions, agents and partners as key stakeholders.
- Take ownership of the Admissions process seeking to improve quality and maintain compliance at all times. This includes maintaining close relationships and overseeing the smooth running of any relationships with partner admissions teams.
- Constantly improve admissions turnaround times and offer rates to facilitate and improve recruitment opportunities.
- Ensure our admissions practices and processes are compliant and in line with any stakeholder guidance at all times (including QAA, HEFCE, BC, BAC and UKVI).
- Ensure QAHE’s admissions and recruitment teams are trained and up to date on the latest admissions standards and criteria across partnerships.
- Work closely with the Director of Recruitment and International Recruitment to ensure clear and manageable student application journeys for students and partners at all times.
About You:
- A minimum of 8 years experience in admissions role
- A minimum of 5 years experience in managing admissions staff
- A detailed understanding of university admissions for home and international applicants
- Knowledge of UKVI and QAA Compliance Quality standards Essential
- Understanding of the Higher Education industry and regulatory bodies (CMA, QAA, BC etc) would be advantageous
- A detailed understanding of recruitment to all QA Higher Education university partners is considered strongly advantageous.
What We'll Do For You!
You may have noticed we’ve not stated the salary for this position. We’re currently working on creating more transparent salary bands across QA, so rest assured, our salaries are competitive and will be discussed as part of the recruitment process. We’re offering you; 27 days holiday plus ability to purchase 5 more days, 3 days a year fully paid training, 2 days a year paid charity volunteering, Medicash (healthcare moneyback scheme), casual dress code and more.As market leader in training, we know a few things about learning & development. You’ll have access to our bespoke development programmes as well as a clear progression structure to fulfil your potential.
At QA, we celebrate our diversity and have won numerous awards that demonstrate our commitment to our inclusive culture. We want everyone to feel part of QA, so have created several welcoming networks that you can join, and we’ll set you up with a buddy to help get you settled in from day one. #LI-CS1 #LI-Hybrid #LifeAtQA
A little more about QA:
QA is one of the largest learning services organisations in the UK, developing skills and capabilities for everyone from apprentices to business leaders. Headquartered in London, but with a nationwide network of state-of-the-art training centres, QA Group is comprised of four fast-growing divisions- Learning, Apprenticeships, Consulting and Higher Education- all of which deliver innovative and cutting-edge skills solutions to UK organisations.
Apply now – here’s how! Simply hit the apply button. But if you want to know more or have any questions please email crystal.shih@qa.com
At QA, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. This means we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone’s place.
Vacancy location
Location
West Midlands, Birmingham, Birmingham
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