University of Chichester - Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions and Communications
Location: Chichester
Salary: £38,784 to £41,064 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 11th August 2026
Closes: 31st August 2026
Job Ref: RQ0000002150
Full-time: 37 hours per week
About this role
The Admissions Lead oversees the delivery of a high-quality admissions service, ensuring applications are processed efficiently, accurately, and in line with policy. The postholder provides operational leadership, supports complex decision-making, and ensures an excellent applicant experience. The postholder will line manage the Admissions team whilst providing support to the Associate Director: International and Admissions.
About you
You will have expert knowledge of the UK Higher Education sector, including the student experience, student recruitment lifecycle, UCAS processes, progression pathways, and factors influencing applicant decision-making. The successful applicant will have the ability to analyse data and use insights to inform decision-making and strong project management skills as well as excellent communication skills in order to engage with a range of stakeholders.
About the team
You will be joining a highly professional, committed and student focused academic community, a team focused on continuous improvement, making valuable contributions to the applicant and student experience.
Benefits
In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package, a good work life balance and a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:
- A flexible defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE).
- A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
- On-site gym at our Chichester campus.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff.
- Extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.
- Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan and Electric Vehicle schemes.
- Bus travel for staff between our Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre.
Contact
Enquiries are welcomed by Helen Philippe, Recruitment Coordinator via email at H.Philippe@chi.ac.uk.
Interview date: To be confirmed
Prior to submitting your job application kindly ensure you can demonstrate or obtain the necessary right to work in the UK.
All new external appointments are employed by Chichester Staff Services Ltd (CSSL). Internal appointments remain with their existing employer.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.
If you require any support with completing your application, please contact the recruitment team; staffrecruitment@chi.ac.uk