Admissions Officer and Interviewer

Job description

Company: Planet Education Networks (PEN Group)

Role: Admissions Officer and Interviewer

Location: Onsite, London, United Kingdom

Salary: £27,000 to £30,000 Per Annum

Employment Type: Full Time

Working Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

About Us

Planet Education Networks (PEN) is a network of universities, partners and affiliates. It is made up of 7 different companies, with the Elizabeth School of London being one of them. Here at PEN, we are committed to providing a first-class learning experience to students from diverse backgrounds. Our goal is to help students achieve their academic and personal aspirations through a supportive and inclusive learning environment. We have campuses and offices in 6 major cities within the UK, as well as offices across the world, including Italy, China, India and Vietnam. We are a diverse and multinational company, and we are seeking like-minded, passionate individuals to help us progress even further.

Responsibilities

Evaluate Applications:

• Review applications, academic records, and assessment outcomes to make informed judgments about applicants’ academic potential and overall fit for the school.

Admissions Coordination:

• Support the smooth progression of applicants through the admissions pipeline, from application to assessment and final decision. Liaise with colleagues to align interviews, tests, and decisions in a timely and efficient manner.

Conduct Interviews:

• Carry out comprehensive and structured interviews with prospective students, either in person or online, to evaluate their suitability for the institution’s academic programmes and ethos.

Orchestrate the Internal English Test:

• Organise and oversee our internal entry language test, ensuring that procedures are consistent, fair, and in line with institutional standards.

Maintain Records:

• Keep accurate, confidential, and well-organised records of applicant interviews, assessment results, and decisions, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.

Support Applicants:

• Provide clear and supportive communication to prospective students regarding the admissions and assessment process, offering guidance where needed.

Represent the Institution:

• Act as an ambassador at admissions events (such as Open Days) promoting the institution’s values, academic pathways, and unique opportunities.

Stay Informed:

• Keep up to date with developments in admissions practices, assessment methodologies, and the wider higher education sector to enhance both applicant experience and institutional processes.

Other Duties:

• Undertake any additional responsibilities commensurate with the role as directed by the Director of Admissions or Senior Management.

Benefits

• Annual leave (7.2 weeks)
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Company Sick Pay.
• Statutory maternity and paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme (HA Wisdom Wellbeing)
• Virtual GP access (Livi)
• 'Speak Up Service' - confidential support service to report any workplace concerns
• Specialist physical and mental wellbeing support services with 24/7 confidential counselling support (Wisdom)
• Specialist menopause support, including online CBT (Wisdom)
• Financial, legal and medical advice services provided (Wisdom)
• Life & Leadership coaching (Wisdom)
• Financial coaching (MUNNY)
• Discounts and perks, offering savings on shopping, activities and more (Bright Exchange)
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Training and self-development opportunities.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

11-07-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English