Admissions Administrator
Pertemps Open University
Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid Working)
Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour
Contract Duration: 29th June 2026 - 7th August 2026
Full-time: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, 30 minute lunch).
We are currently recruiting for a temporary Admissions Administrator to join a busy and supportive team during a peak admissions period. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with high volumes of data and applications.
The Role
You will play a key role in supporting the onboarding of students onto professional programmes, ensuring applications are processed accurately and efficiently.
Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing applications against entry criteria, including English and Maths requirements
- Inputting information from application forms onto internal systems
- Preparing and issuing conditional offer letters
- Downloading and uploading applicant reports using internal systems
- Scheduling interviews through Microsoft Bookings
- Sending communications to applicants using approved templates
- Monitoring shared mailboxes and responding to routine enquiries
- Escalating complex queries where appropriate
- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring all data is up to date
- Supporting high-volume administrative processes during a busy admissions period
- Other adhoc requirements to support the team
We are looking for someone who can quickly learn new processes and systems while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
You will have:
- Previous administration and data entry experience
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong organisational skills
- Confidence using Microsoft Excel and Outlook
- The ability to manage a high workload and prioritise tasks effectively
- A proactive and self-motivated approach
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written communication skills
- Comfortable working on repetitive tasks.
Working Arrangements
Training Week
- Collection of equipment and induction on the first day Monday 29th June
- Mandatory training provided
- On-site attendance required on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th (Potential to work from home for the remainder of the week, subject to training requirements)
- Every other week will require an onsite presence on a Tuesdays.
- Additional on-site attendance throughout the assignment may be required for further training and support
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Comprehensive training and onboarding
- Ongoing support from dedicated coordinators and experienced team members
- A welcoming and supportive team environment
- Opportunity to develop administration and admissions experience within a professional organisation
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