Head of PG and Professional Admissions

Aston University • Remote (Birmingham, England, United Kingdom) • £47.39k - £56.54k / year • 2d ago

Location: Aston University John Cadbury House

We are looking for an experienced Admissions Professional to lead on the strategic management and planning of admissions for Aston University’s Postgraduate and Professional programmes.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the postgraduate and professional prospective student journey is efficient, student focused and is delivered within agreed service levels. Leading a team of c15 experienced admissions professionals, this role is critical to the University’s growth plans in multiple key markets.

The successful candidate will have significant experience of working in higher education admissions at a manager / department lead level, along with substantial knowledge of the higher education application, admissions and enrolment journey and all associated processes.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Louise Foster-Agg, Director of Admissions via L.Foster-Agg@aston.ac.uk.

What we offer:

Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
Hybrid working is possible for this role, which means working both on campus and from home depending on the activity. Further information on hybrid working can be found here.
Excellent training and development opportunities.
A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
Great family-friendly policies.
On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

Further details:
Job Details
University Information

Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. CVs will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process.

The University celebrates the rights of freedom of speech and academic freedom and is committed to maintaining and protecting these rights within the law. An offer to work at Aston University will never be denied on the basis of an individual’s lawful expression of their beliefs, ideas or opinions.

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 07 September 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

£47,389 to £56,535 per annum. Grade 09

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