Admissions Administrator

We are looking for a passionate and confident individual who is an effective communicator with a keen eye for detail to join our client within the education sector on a permanent basis as an Admissions Administrator. This is a key post to support the departmentin the smooth running of all processes involved in the student life cycle.

**Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum**

**Hours: 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm**

**Location: Buckingham**

**Purpose of the position**

Within this role you will be dealing with admission queries on a day to day basis, reporting on any issues. The role involves data entry, sales and admissions, monitoring, tracking, and following up on queries and maintaining good relations with clientssuch as franchises, external partners and SCITTS.

The area of work is responsive to the needs of the department, so the exact tasks carried out may vary according to the day to day requirements of company.

**KEY TASKS**:

- Be the first point of contact for all enquiries from potential applicants - both verbally and in writing; answering questions and sending course literature as necessary.
- Oversight of the information on the faculty’s website to ensure the details match the process
- Follow up admissions enquiries on a regular basis
- Liaise with our partner schools regarding admissions
- Record enquiries and follow-up
- Maintain familiarity with the DfE Initial Teacher Training and OFSTED regulations
- Assist the operations team during busy periods
- Provide holiday cover
- Collation of data and data entry ensuring accuracy
- Supporting administration of all courses and other events including presentations/handouts, following up on room bookings and catering, room set-up, IT set up etc.;
- Formatting and proof reading

**KEY SKILLS**
- IT proficient especially with Teams, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom and other delivery platforms
- Very good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Clear and accurate communication
- Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail
- Manage & prioritise workloads
- Good customer service skills - confident and friendly telephone manner
- Understanding of GDPR
- Team player
- Resourceful
- Work accurately and effectively under pressure
- Adaptable
- Commitment to and understanding of equality and diversity issues within a diverse and multicultural environment
- Prior experience of working within education or ITT and Knowledge of initial teacher training compliance will be advantageous

**BENEFITS**:

- Flexible working
- Subsidised meals
- 26 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
- Aviva Pension Scheme
- Christmas shutdown
- Free parking
- Significant opportunities for professional development
- A friendly and supportive work environment

1st Choice Staff Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as both an Employment Agency & Business.