£26,707 – £31,236Full TimeEN
Role: Admissions Officer
Grade and Salary: Grade 5 - £26,707 - £31,236 per annum
FTE and working pattern: 1.0 FTE, 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) Open Ended
Organisation Name: Prospect Experience; Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions and Communications
Holiday Entitlement: 28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days per year after 5 years’ service, plus 9 buildings closed days
About our School/Directorate and Team
The Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions and Communications group is at the heart of attracting, engaging and delivering exceptional student and stakeholder experiences. The Admissions Office handles over 20,000 applications to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at our Scottish campuses each year as well as offering support and advice to admissions colleagues at our Dubai and Malaysia campuses. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants receive a high-quality service that is timely and fair and we strive to put the applicant at the heart of everything we do.
Purpose of Role
Based in our busy Admissions Office you will work as part of the team that provides administrative support for the UCAS and direct application processes ensuring the effective delivery of admissions services and contributing to recruitment target success each year. Reporting to an Admissions Business Partner you will work in partnerships with colleagues in the team, Schools and the Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions and Communications directorate to ensure that every one of our applicants is dealt with appropriately and efficiently.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Your main duties will be to handle applications from point of submission through to enrolment. This will include assessing fee status, making decisions against agreed entry criteria and where required, supporting the sponsorship of students for visa purposes all within set turnaround times and ensuring exceptional levels of customer service are maintained.
Education, Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Desirable
How to Apply
Please submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system (1) Cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post; (2) Full CV
Applications can be submitted up to midnight (UK time) on Monday 8th June 2026.
Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 22nd June in person.
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