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)