Are you looking for a long-term admin role where you can really settle in and feel part of a team? Do you enjoy playing a hands-on role supporting students, academics, and day-to-day admin work? Signature Recruitment is pleased to be recruiting an Admissions and Examinations Administrator for a London higher education institution.
This is a full-time, temporary role based in London, paying £22.45 per hour. It is offered on a fixed-term basis initially, with a strong chance of becoming permanent for the right person. The position will suit someone looking for stability and continuity, rather than a short-term assignment, and is primarily campus-based with some flexibility depending on operational needs.
The post sits within a friendly undergraduate administrative team where collaboration and mutual support are central to how the team works. The role plays an important part in keeping admissions and examinations running smoothly and involves close day-to-day work with academic colleagues and professional services staff. Support is provided across the full undergraduate journey, from applications and interviews through to assessments and results, with the administrator often acting as a trusted point of contact for students and staff.
Admissions and Examinations Administrator - Key Responsibilities:*Support the undergraduate admissions process, including interview coordination, applicant communications, and recording decisions
*Act as a first point of contact for admissions and exams queries from students, applicants, and academic staff
*Help coordinate and run undergraduate examinations, making sure deadlines and processes are met
*Prepare and format exam papers, support review processes, and handle assessment paperwork securely
*Track marking progress and help ensure results and records are accurate and up to date
*Provide day-to-day admin support across the undergraduate team, pitching in where needed and supporting shared priorities
Admissions and Examinations Administrator - Key Skills:*Solid office-based admin experience and confidence handling routine tasks
*Comfortable using Excel and working with spreadsheets
*Friendly, approachable manner with strong people skills
*Happy being a first point of contact for students and staff
*Good time management, with the ability to juggle different tasks and deadlines
*Calm, organised approach, especially during busy periods
This role would suit someone who enjoys being part of a team, takes pride in being helpful and reliable, and wants to build strong working relationships quickly. If you’re proactive, service-focused, and looking for a longer-term opportunity where you can really make yourself useful, we’d love to hear from you.
While we aim to respond to every applicant, the volume of applications may result in delayed communication. If you do not receive a response within a week, your application may not have been successful on this occasion. However, we will keep your details for potential future opportunities. While we aim to respond to every applicant, the volume of applications may result in delayed communication. If you do not receive a response within a week, your application may not have been successful on this occasion. However, we will keep your details for potential future opportunities.
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