Head of International Admissions

Department: Admissions and Enquiries
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Salary: £52,462 to £60,842 per annum
Post Type: Full Time
Release Date: 09 February 2026
Closing Date: 23:59 GMT on Friday 06 March 2026

We are seeking a proactive Head of International Admissions to lead the delivery of a high‑quality admissions service for international applicants.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Admissions, you will lead a UK‑based and overseas admissions team to ensure applications are processed efficiently, accurately, and with a strong focus on the applicant experience. You will use data and sector insight to drive operational improvements, optimise resources, and develop responsive admissions practices aligned with institutional goals and the evolving global education landscape.

• Setting the offer strategy for international admissions
• Leading and developing Admissions Managers across UK and overseas teams
• Managing the processing of international applications, ensuring timely decisions and regulatory compliance
• Using admissions data to monitor performance, plan resources, and make operational improvements
• Driving continuous improvement to enhance workflows, efficiency, and the applicant experience
• Developing clear processes and policies to ensure consistent, high‑quality service delivery
• Working with academic schools and senior leaders on volumes, turnaround times, conversion rates, and key performance metrics
• Supporting recruitment strategies through responsive, applicant‑centred admissions practices
• Working closely with the Compliance team to align CAS issuing and international admissions processes

• Experience working with UKVI admissions requirements
• Experience managing admissions processes in higher education or a regulated environment
• Proven experience leading teams and supporting staff performance and development
• Strong knowledge of UK and international qualifications, entry requirements, and admissions regulations
• Ability to manage high volumes of applications, data, and communications accurately
• Experience applying admissions policies and resolving complex or borderline decisions
• Confident use of digital admissions systems (e.g. CRM, student records systems)
• Experience working collaboratively with academic and professional services colleagues
• Ability to prioritise workload and deliver under pressure while maintaining high standards

• Experience of contextual admissions or widening participation recruitment
• Experience developing admissions policy, processes, or systems in a higher education setting

For more information or to book a consultation, please contact Thomas Kidd, Associate Director of Admissions at

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.