Senior Admissions Officer ((Postgraduate & Collaborative Courses)


Company:	The Royal Veterinary College
Salary:	£35,311 to £40,528 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, NW1 0TU
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Sept 2026
Closing date:	23 Sept 2026

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Summary

An opportunity has arisen to join the RVC Admissions Team as a Senior Admissions Officer (Postgraduate & Collaborative Courses).

This is a varied role with particular responsibility for admissions to the RVC's postgraduate portfolio, including taught and research degrees and our Clinical Training programmes, as well as courses delivered collaboratively with partner institutions. Working closely with Course Directors, supervisors, clinical and academic colleagues and our partner institutions, you will oversee the applicant journey for these courses and provide specialist admissions advice and guidance.

Alongside managing your own portfolio, you will work with the other Senior Admissions Officers to support the day-to-day operation of the Admissions Team. You will help supervise and coordinate the work of the Admissions Officers, identifying priorities, overseeing workloads and ensuring that applications are processed accurately and within agreed service levels.

Our 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 per week.

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

Cycle to work scheme

Free minibus service between Potters Bar station and our Hawkshead Campus

Potential applicants wishing to discuss the position informally are encouraged to contact Sarah Wilshaw, Deputy Head of Admissions, 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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