Admissions Manager

Reference:VPEG001
Salary:Circa £42,297.00
Hours:36 hours per week
Closing Date:23rd March 2026 9am

About the opportunity: shaping the future of the applicant journey

Are you ready to lead a newly formed team in one of London’s most vibrant and diverse educational settings?

Morley College London is seeking a dynamic Admissions Manager to take on a pivotal leadership role. This isn't just a management position; it’s an opportunity to design and streamline the end-to-end student experience, from the first spark of interest to the moment of enrolment.

You will join a forward-thinking team where frontline admissions services meet marketing and communications functions. Together, we are creating superlative customer journeys for a community of learners ranging from ages 15 to 90+.

Morley’s X factor

Morley occupies a truly distinctive space in the London education landscape. While many colleges focus on specific niches, Morley offers a blend of provision that is arguably unique in the capital: 16-18 year olds continuing their education, adults seeking accredited or Higher Education (HE) qualifications, lifelong learners enjoying short, self-funded courses, and adults returning to learning to improve their Essential Skills.

As such, you will oversee the admissions architecture for everything from community-based short courses to complex HE and FE funding streams.

As a specialist institution with multiple iconic sites across London, we offer a creative and supportive environment that general FE colleges rarely match.

Your role

As the Admissions Manager, you will report to the Vice Principal: Engagement and Growth. Your mission is to lead a multi-site team including specialised frontline staff and student finance specialists, and to deliver a responsive, commercially-minded service.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:Manage and coach your team to ensure high performance and consistent service standards across all college centres.

Journey Design:Streamline frontline processes and shape the operational direction of enquiry handling and admissions to ensure a seamless transition from applicant to student.

Financial Oversight:Manage the student element of Advanced and Higher Learning Loans, maximising college income while supporting students in need.

Collaboration:Work closely with Marketing, IT, and Curriculum teams to ensure admissions activity is perfectly integrated with promotional efforts.

About you

We are looking for an expert in admissions with a "big picture" mindset and the following:

Education:A degree-level qualification or equivalent.

Leadership:Proven experience leading student-facing or customer-focused teams.

Technical expertise:A deep understanding of Student Loans and FE/HE funding, alongside excellent IT and MIS database skills.

Compliance:A clear understanding of Safeguarding and Prevent.

Experience in systems and process design or a Level 3 qualification in Advice and Guidance would be highly advantageous.

If you are a proactive leader with a passion for designing outstanding customer journeys and are excited by the prospect of building a high-performing team at a storied London institution, we want to hear from you. For an informal chat about the role please contact Matthew Cunningham via recruitment@morleycollege.ac.uk

How to Apply

Closing date: Monday 23rd March 2026 at 9am

Interview date: Monday 30th March. In person at the Waterloo Campus

Please download the job description and application form below. Please email your application to recruitment@morleycollege.ac.uk

Please note that applicants should apply using the application form and CVs will not be considered. We are happy to accept applications in alternative formats from applicants, who, for reasons of disability, may find it difficult to fill in our standard form. Please contact the People Operations team by e-mail at recruitment@morleycollege.ac.uk for further details. If ...

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