Admissions Officer (maternity cover)


Company:	The Royal Veterinary College
Salary:	£31,930 to £35,311 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, NW1 0TU
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	3 Sept 2026
Closing date:	23 Sept 2026

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Summary

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced administrator to join the RVC’s Admissions Team in the role of Admissions Officer. This post is offered as maternity cover.

This is a varied role within the RVC’s Admissions Team, with the opportunity to work across a wide range of admissions activities. You will be involved in checking and processing applications, maintaining applicant records and supporting interviews and admissions events. You will also be a first point of contact for prospective applicants and applicants, providing advice and guidance throughout the admissions process.

The Admissions Team is based at our Camden Campus and the post holder will be primarily based in Camden. Following successful completion of probation, the post holder will be able to apply to work from home for up to two days a week.

As a maternity cover role, the post is fixed term until the end of May 2027, although this may be shortened should the substantive post holder return earlier than expected.

We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:

Competitive and attractive pension package

Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and concessionary days)

A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave

On site café and restaurant

Free membership to gym facilities at Camden and the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site at Hawkshead (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)

Cycle to work scheme

For further information please contact Sarah Wilshaw - sawilshaw@rvc.ac.uk

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position, and applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK.

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