Head of Admissions

The Role

We’re looking for an inspiring and collaborative leader to play a key role in shaping the future of our Admissions Department. Working closely with the Associate Director for Admissions, fellow Heads of Admissions, and our highly skilled Admissions Managers, you’ll help drive an exceptional applicant experience while supporting the University’s ambitious recruitment goals.

This is an ideal opportunity for a confident communicator with a strong track record in managing high‑performing teams and enhancing service delivery—particularly within a Higher Education setting. If you’re energised by the idea of working with a diverse range of stakeholders, leading meaningful service improvements, and creating positive impact for both applicants and staff, this role offers the chance to make a real difference.

You’ll be at the heart of ensuring our Admissions service is efficient, effective, and continually evolving—helping us deliver an experience we can be proud of.

The Team/The Department

Recruitment, Communications and Marketing

Sheffield Hallam is a large, ambitious, and proudly civic university. With a mission to create opportunity, transform lives, and drive positive change for our students, partners, and the wider region, we take a strategic and coordinated approach to strengthening our profile, reputation, and student recruitment. Our Recruitment, Communications and Marketing (RCM) Directorate sits at the heart of this ambition.

The Directorate leads the University’s work to attract, engage, and support prospective students across all markets, while shaping how Sheffield Hallam communicates with its diverse audiences. Our remit is broad and high‑impact, encompassing:

• Strategic communications, including internal and external communications, media relations, and regional and national engagement
• Brand and corporate marketing, including oversight of the University brand, digital presence, and website
• Student marketing, recruitment and admissions, ensuring a seamless and compelling experience from first enquiry to enrolment
• Access and widening participation, including leadership of funded initiatives such as UniConnect
• Schools and colleges engagement, building strong, long‑term relationships with educators and communities
• Events, from large‑scale University occasions to targeted recruitment activities
• Alumni engagement, supporting lifelong relationships with our global graduate community

Joining RCM means contributing to work that directly influences the University’s success and impact. You will be part of a collaborative, creative and forward‑thinking team committed to delivering excellence and ensuring Sheffield Hallam continues to stand out as an inclusive, innovative and sector‑leading institution.