Reference number: JR240732
Location: London Bridge - Hybrid working
Working pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Number of roles: 1
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
We are looking for a Associate Director, Admissions and Pre-Arrival to join our team.
As the Associate Director of Admissions and Pre-arrival and a member of the Senior Management Team, your focus will be on driving improvements to the Admissions operation to meet business goals, while ensuring that the team upholds quality, compliance and governance controls. This role reports to the Director, Admissions and Pre-Arrival, and sits alongside the Head of Admissions and Student Experience, and the Head of Pre-Arrival.
What you'll bring to the role
- You will have senior level UK admissions experience and display a thorough understanding of the regulatory environment. You'll be required to proactively consider regulatory and compliance considerations in all we do, raise risk, take initiative for new policy and process.
- Be a true leader who will nurture talent, capacity-build and be decisive and effective with under-performance
- Show critical thinking especially when it comes to finding solutions to recruitment barriers within the admissions journey
- Ideally will have working knowledge of Pathways and the recruitment trends Pathways works within
- A clear vision for what good looks like and ability to adapt this vision to company goals and changing business challenges. Strong communication and implementation of the vision.
- Has gravitas internally and externally - can be the 'face of' Kaplan admissions with partner universities and the ability to negotiate effectively to ensure outcomes that are right for Kaplan and our University partners
- Relishes working within a fast-pace environment and has an aptitude to flex priorities daily
- Looks 'outward' including proactive collaboration with teams across the student journey to ensure stakeholder and student feedback is part of admissions strategy
What we do
Kaplan International Pathways, a division of Kaplan Inc., offers international students a wide range of flexible study options - from University preparation programmes in the UK, Australia, USA and Japan through to full degree programmes in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. Through our academic partnerships with leading universities, our expertise in student recruitment, our exceptional teaching and a real focus on customer service and pastoral care, each year we are proud to welcome thousands of students from more than 100 countries through the doors of our colleges.
In the UK, we operate 9 campus-based colleges in partnership with Bournemouth University, University of Glasgow, University of Liverpool, Nottingham Trent University, University of Nottingham, University of Brighton, University of Essex, University of York and University of West of England, Bristol and an off-campus college in London offering pathways to 7 leading well-ranked UK universities.
What we offer
As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 28 days annual leave*
- Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
- 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
- Company pension contributions
- Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
- Medicash Health Cash Plan
*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.
How to apply
To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 11pm on 15th September 2024. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.
Additional Application Information
Kaplan is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
This role involves working with learners who are under 18 years old and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with our background-checking policy. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including children's barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. In addition to the DBS check, for roles that include teaching or coaching, a Prohibition from Teaching Check will be completed through the Teaching Regulation Agency. Please be aware that it is an offense to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments
At Kaplan International Pathways, we're dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive global workforce. As equal opportunity employers, we ensure fair treatment for all employees, safeguarding them from discrimination based on protected characteristics as defined in the Equality Act 2010, and beyond.
We actively welcome individuals from varied backgrounds to apply for roles within our organisation, appreciating the distinct viewpoints and contributions they offer. We especially encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, people with visible and hidden disabilities, and individuals of any age or family status.
Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.