University of Suffolk
Admissions Advisor
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
X2 Admissions Adviser Posts
Fixed-term until July 2027, Full-time (37 hrs/week, 1.0 FTE)
Salary: £25,804 – £28,031 per annum (Band 2)
About The Role
The Directorate of Marketing, Communications and International is recruiting two Admissions Advisers to join the University’s admissions team. The role involves efficiently processing applications for both undergraduate and postgraduate study, collaborating with colleagues in the Directorate and Admissions Tutors.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the administration of student applications across a diverse range of programmes
- Supporting Admissions projects to ensure a smooth and positive applicant experience
- Working in a dynamic, collaborative environment with a strong emphasis on customer care
About The Team
You will become part of the Admissions Team, which operates within the broader Directorate of Marketing, Communications and International. This team oversees student recruitment, admissions, communications, marketing, events, and external engagement, with a commitment to delivering an exceptional applicant experience.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
The team features:
- Proactive working culture with flexible collaboration opportunities
- Agile working model (approx. 60% on-campus, with discretionary flexibility)
- Social initiatives and team-building activities throughout the year
About You
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Accuracy under pressure and strong organisation, communication, and customer care skills
- A willingness to work flexibly and take on a varied workload
- Freudianeship with the Higher Education sector (not mandatory but advantageous)
- The ability to provide clear, helpful guidance to applicants and facilitate their progression to the University
Please refer to the full job description for further details.
Benefits
- Annual leave: 25 days (Bands 1–4) or 30 days (Bands 5+), plus 8 bank holidays + closure days
- Birthday leave: Paid extra day (subject to service conditions)
- Flexible working policies, including family-friendly arrangements
- Competitive pension: USS scheme (14.5% employer contribution, tax relief, life cover)
- Staff discounts: Leisure centres, local amenities, and scheme memberships
- Learning & development: Access to high-quality training opportunities
- Educational discounts: conditions entitling staff to study a UoS undergraduate/postgraduate course at a reduced rate
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Annual Staff Recognition Awards
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Key Dates & Contact
- Closing Date: Friday, 17 July 2026
- Interviews: Wednesday, 5 August 2026
- Informal enquiries: Holly Bowen, Admissions Manager – holly.bowen@uos.ac.uk
Applications encouraged early—they may review submissions prior to the closing date if volumes are high.
We are committed to promoting a diverse, inclusive culture and welcome applications from under-represented groups.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location