Admissions Manager

York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Northern College of Acupuncture | Registered Charity Number: 1081184

About Us: The Northern College of Acupuncture (NCA) is the UK’s leading acupuncture teaching institution, registered with the Office for Students. Our courses are validated by Health Sciences University. Located in the heart of York, we offer excellent transport links. In addition to our BSc in Acupuncture, we provide MSc programs in Nutrition and Chinese Herbal Medicine. As part of our charitable mission, our busy teaching clinics offer subsidised treatments to the local community.

Job Title: Admissions Manager

Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated Admissions Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for developing a robust admissions framework for the College, including the creation of systems, processes, and procedures, the development of an admissions policy, the identification and benchmarking of entry qualifications relevant to the healthcare sectors, and the analysis of market trends to inform portfolio and curriculum development. You will also ensure a smooth and efficient experience for prospective students from initial enquiry through to enrolment.

Our ideal candidate will have previous experience managing admissions in the UK higher education sector. They will be committed to adopting and developing good practices and will be keen to innovate to meet the specific needs of our college.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

• Proven experience in admissions within a UK higher education environment.

• Proven experience of managing UCAS Admissions and the preparation and submission of UCAS reports

• Self-starter with a commitment to developing innovative practices suitable for the College.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and derive market insights.

• Expertise in strategy and policy development, and the creation of operational systems and procedures.

• Good understanding of admissions in relation to the OfS regulatory framework.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Experience with admissions software and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).

• Understanding of AI capabilities to support admissions systems and processes.

• Knowledge of market demand in healthcare professions.

• Experience in developing new operational systems and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and manage a robust admissions framework for the College, including systems, processes, and procedures.

2. Create and implement an admissions policy.

3. Identify and benchmark entry qualifications relevant to the healthcare sectors and analyse market trends to inform portfolio and curriculum development.

4. Conduct market analysis and develop insights.

5. Develop data tools to track the admissions journey and monitor applicant conversion from enquiries to enrolment.

6. Collaborate with the Strategic Marketing Manager and the Student Engagement Officer to recommend interventions to improve applicant conversion.

7. Analyse admissions data to identify trends and improve processes.

8. Work with academic faculty and the Strategic Marketing Manager to develop and implement strategies to attract and recruit prospective students.

9. Provide guidance and support to applicants throughout the admissions process.

10. Maintain accurate records and data related to admissions.

11. Organise and participate in open days, fairs, and other recruitment events.

12. Line-manage the Student Engagement Officer.

13. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

Contract Type: Permanent, employed.

Location: York (Hybrid).

Hours: Part-time (0.8 FTE). Occasional weekend work required for introduction/open days.

Salary: Grade 6: £36,924 - £39,105 (pro-rata).

Reports to: The Principal & CEO.

Start Date: February 2025 or earlier.

NCA’s Values: We aim to be a person-centred, progressive, sustainable community, embodying integrity and quality.

What We Offer:

• A friendly and committed professional team.

• 33 days of annual leave (pro-rata), including bank holidays.

• Discounted or free treatments in our Acupuncture, Nutrition, and Chinese Herbal Medicine clinics.

• Support for personal and professional development.

• On-site parking in city-centre York.

Application Process: Please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining how your skills and experience will add value to the NCA in this role. Note that we can only consider candidates authorised to work in the UK.

For an informal conversation about this role, contact the Principal & CEO at emmaheathcote@nca.ac.uk   

For questions about the recruitment process, contact us through our website here: https://nca.ac.uk/contact/college-enquiries 

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday, 1st December 2024.

Interview Dates: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Friday, 6th December 2024. First stage interviews will be held online on Tuesday, 17th December 2024. Please ensure availability for the online interview before applying. If you cannot attend on this date, mention it in your covering letter, and we will try to accommodate you. Second stage interviews will be held face-to-face in York (date TBC).