- Job Number
- SU01377
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £39,355 to £45,413 per annum
- Working Pattern
- Full Time
- Faculty/Directorate
- Marketing, Recruitment & International
- Location
- Singleton Campus, Swansea
- Closing Date
- 1 Feb 2026
- Interview Date
- 9 Feb 2026
- Informal Enquiries
- Helen Wright h.j.wright@swansea.ac.uk
About The University
Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.
About The Role
The Admissions Manager (Operations) role will be a strong leader who will line manage a team of Admissions staff. The role will lead on managing the day-to-day operations of enquiry management, interview co-ordination and will be the link to Digital Services relating to all Admissions systems. The role will be the systems champion within Admissions for systems used by the Service, ensuring effective, efficient and compliant admissions operations - acting as the principal bridge between Admissions and Digital Services. The role will manage the continuous improvement of Admissions systems by identifying and collating system requirements, making decisions on system changes and working collaboratively with Digital Services to operationalise enhancements, ensuring systems remain fit for purpose and aligned with admissions workflows. The role will also provide training to colleagues within admissions and across the University on how to undertake admissions processes on existing systems.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
Welsh Language Skills
The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.
The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.
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