Head of PGT Admissions and Student Compliance

Head of PGT Admissions and Student Visa Compliance

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Admissions, Recruitment and Marketing Division

Admissions Service

Head of PGT Admissions and Student Visa Compliance

Salary on appointment will be £48,822 per annum with an annual increment up to £56,535 per annum

We’re seeking a strategic leader, driving innovation, service excellence, and compliance within our UEA Admissions Service.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing admissions service, including a Postgraduate admissions team and a Student Visa Compliance team.
• Deliver data and market driven strategies to meet recruitment targets.
• Oversee immigration policy and operations to maintain UKVI Student Sponsor status.
• Advise senior leaders and influence institutional strategy including recruitment strategy and risk management.

This is your chance to shape policy, lead change, and welcome students to UEA.

We are looking for:

• Proven leadership in admissions or compliance.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and communication skills.

This full-time post is available on an indefinite basis.

• 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to Linked In Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing date: 12 January 2026

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