Head of Access and Participation and Student Recruitment

Head of Access and Participation and Student RecruitmentLocation :

LondonSalary : £40,000 - £44,000 per annum starting salary dependent on experienceThe organisation delivers higher education undergraduate and postgraduate learning in performing arts to an industry-leading standard. Their primary goal is to guide and support their students on their journey to launching successful, sustainable careers. From application to graduation, they're committed to providing the necessary support and guidance to help them realise their full potential.The RoleAs the Head of Access & Participation and Student Recruitment you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the outreach and admissions departments, ensuring smooth operations and fostering an effective, positive participation experience for those engaging with their services and a positive and supportive application process for those applying to study with them. This role involves direct line management of the Admissions coordinator and their extensive outreach team as well as collaborating with other departments to uphold academic and company standards. Reporting to Senior Management, you'll play a crucial role in formulating reports, managing budgets, monitoring performance metrics, whilst also implementing and overseeing collaborative projects and initiatives to achieve their organisational and charitable objectives.This is a senior role within the organisation and the successful candidate will be a member of the leadership team, demonstrating previous experience in a comparable management role within an academic and / or arts-based setting.The Head of Access & Participation and Student Recruitment is responsible for managing and enhancing the organisation's established accessibility and inclusion initiatives and recruitment goals. Providing quality assurance and strong leadership throughout the process from first engagement to student enrolment, whilst developing and enhancing collaborative partnerships with external stakeholders and partners along the way.The Head of Access & Participation and Student Recruitment acts as the expert in their field providing a smooth operational and administrative management of the organisations day to day work within this area of specialism.This role is about driving student success.Key ResponsibilitiesAccess and Participation : Strategic responsibility for the oversight / creation, implementation and delivery of the Access and Participation planFurther develop their established offer through programmes, partnerships and initiatives within schools, theatres and the community both locally and nationwide to further enhance their work in this areaApplying for funding, where opportunities arise to support their core outreach and project-based work, student bursary schemes and other access and participation initiativesDevelop and further enhance partnership relationships with the goal of widening participationEmbed a culture of understanding and awareness of Access and Participation for all staff, students and stakeholders, ensuring a holistic and whole organisational approach within the organisationUndertake budgetary responsibility and management for all access and participation activitiesManagement of all financial and data reporting to governing bodies and key stakeholders as requiredManagement of the freelance ambassador participation delivery teamWorking to support the wider student experience Develop and implement appropriate policies, processes, benchmarks and systems for the effective administration, monitoring and review of widening participation and outreach activity in fulfilment of the strategy and statutory requirements (eg, OfS).Lead, motivate and develop relevant staff providing clear objectives and managing performance against these to ensure staff are appropriartely motivated and trained to carry out their responsibilites to the required standardsStudent Recruitment : Oversee and take strategic leadership for the management of the admissions team, to achieve targets and administer applicant queries in line with organisational expectationsTake a lead in liaison with their accrediting partner in relation to systems management and application processes to ensure an accessible and supportive applicant experience from first point of contact to audition / enrolment for all applicantsOversee the implementation of successful audition processes both in-house, online and regionallySet and uphold exceptional and personable customer service standards for students engaging with their admissions processesSkills and QualificationsDegree in education, business administration, or related field Proven experience in educational or arts management, preferably in similar roleStrong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate othersExcellent organisational and problem-solving abilitiesSound knowledge of safeguarding policies and proceduresEffective communication skills, both verbal and writtenAbility to remain calm and composed in high-pressure scenarios Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance standards in the higher education sectorDemonstratable experience of significant budget management and planning sustainably for the futureThe ability to think and act strategically and to work both consultatively and at pace where requiredDemonstratable ability to get results through consensus across a wide range of stakeholdersA proven track record of developing and translating strategic plans and decisions into operational practiceCommitment to promoting positivity, equity and inclusion within the school communityUnderstanding of data privacy standards; deep understanding of business principles and practicesOrganisational skills; planning skills; analytical skills; critical thinking skillsComputer skillsTo ApplyIf you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.

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