Admissions Officer and Interviewer, Birmingham

Company: Planet Education Networks (PEN Group)

Role: Admissions Officer and Interviewer

Location: Onsite, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Salary: £27,000 to £30,000 Per Annum

Employment Type: Full Time

Working Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

About Us

Planet Education Networks (PEN) is a network of universities, partners and affiliates. It is made up of 7 different companies, with the Elizabeth School of London being one of them. Here at PEN, we are committed to providing a first-class learning experience to students from diverse backgrounds. Our goal is to help students achieve their academic and personal aspirations through a supportive and inclusive learning environment. We have campuses and offices in 6 major cities within the UK, as well as offices across the world, including Italy, China, India and Vietnam. We are a diverse and multinational company, and we are seeking like-minded, passionate individuals to help us progress even further.

Responsibilities

Evaluate Applications:

• Review applications, academic records, and assessment outcomes to make informed judgments about applicants’ academic potential and overall fit for the school.

Admissions Coordination:

• Support the smooth progression of applicants through the admissions pipeline, from application to assessment and final decision. Liaise with colleagues to align interviews, tests, and decisions in a timely and efficient manner.

Conduct Interviews:

• Carry out comprehensive and structured interviews with prospective students, either in person or online, to evaluate their suitability for the institution’s academic programmes and ethos.

Orchestrate the Internal English Test:

• Organise and oversee our internal entry language test, ensuring that procedures are consistent, fair, and in line with institutional standards.

Maintain Records:

• Keep accurate, confidential, and well-organised records of applicant interviews, assessment results, and decisions, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.

Support Applicants:

• Provide clear and supportive communication to prospective students regarding the admissions and assessment process, offering guidance where needed.

Represent the Institution:

• Act as an ambassador at admissions events (such as Open Days) promoting the institution’s values, academic pathways, and unique opportunities.

Stay Informed:

• Keep up to date with developments in admissions practices, assessment methodologies, and the wider higher education sector to enhance both applicant experience and institutional processes.

Other Duties:

• Undertake any additional responsibilities commensurate with the role as directed by the Director of Admissions or Senior Management.

Benefits

• Annual leave (7.2 weeks)
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Company Sick Policy.
• Statutory maternity/paternity pays.
• Career development opportunities
• Training and self-development opportunities.
• Gym membership discounts
• Retail discount schemes
• Cinema discounts
• Grocery discounts
• Cycle to work
• Investing and savings opportunities
• Financial wellbeing – personal debt advise.
• Financial wellbeing education
• My Mind Pal (mental fitness)