We are seeking a new Partnership officer to support the work of our Collaborative Provision Unit in the recruitment and Admissions work with our partners and ensure correct application of the admissions policy (including fair admissions context and application where appropriate of contextual admissions
The postholder will work closely with our partner institutions as well as the Admissions team in the University and other stakeholders both internal and external. This will require a person with an appetite to expand their existing admissions expertise, seeking innovative approaches to enhance efficiency and level of service to deliver an excellent applicant experience, whilst ensuring all compliance requirements are met.
Candidates should have experience of working in an admissions process within a higher education sector or a customer-focused administrative environment within the higher education sector or transferable field. Aptitude to create and interrogate databases. Excellent communication, customer service and organisational skills.
Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact John Lahiri, Head of Admissions, at m.harris-hill@newman.ac.uk, to discuss the role further.
An application form and further details about this role are available from newman.ac.uk/jobs. Please email your completed application form by the advertised closing date to: recruitment@newman.ac.uk.
Closing date for applications: 26th August 2025
Interview date to be confirmed
Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.
Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.