Home Admissions Manager

We’re not trying to fit in with the higher education status quo. We’re challenging it. We’re doing things differently - because our students, our staff, and our world need us to.

So, this is an exciting moment to join us. We’re boldly reimagining what a university can be: a place rooted in social mobility, a community where difference is celebrated, and an institution that empowers people to become more than they thought possible.

As part of the Student Experience Group Directorate, the Home Admissions Manager leads and manages the operational delivery of the University's Home Admissions Service, ensuring an efficient, compliant and applicant-focused admissions process for UK undergraduate and postgraduate applicants. Reporting to the Head of Admissions, the role provides operational leadership across the admissions lifecycle, managing the Home Admissions Team and delivering Confirmation, Clearing and Enrolment.

The post-holder ensures regulatory compliance, drives continuous improvement, oversees complex admissions cases and works collaboratively with Academic Colleges, Professional Services and the Admissions Systems & Data Lead to enhance systems, processes and the applicant experience, supporting the University's strategic recruitment and student experience objectives.

What we offer: 

• a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)  
• Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
• training & development support opportunities 
• contributory pension scheme 
• free gym membership for our on-site gym 
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers. 

 If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you. 

For further information about this role, please contact interim Head of Admissions, Shameerah Peerkhan at Shameerah.Peerkhan@bnu.ac.uk.

All applications are to be made in full and online.

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process.  We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to Shameerah.Peerkhan@bnu.ac.uk if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you

We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

If you’re considering using AI to support your application, we encourage you to question the value it adds. The use of AI tools sometimes erodes authenticity and prevents us from being able to assess the real you. We strongly recommend you prepare your application using your own skills and knowledge and that AI is only used for the purpose of review.

Closing Date: 27th July 2026

Interview Date: 3rd August 2026 

If you are invited to interview for this role, you will need to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK and if on a visa, current visa and status. Sponsorship is dependent on the salary level of the position.

• BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.