College Admissions Tutor

The opportunity

London College of Fashion (LCF) is seeking a College Admissions Tutor to play a key role in the assessment and processing of undergraduate applications within the Fashion Business School.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the undergraduate recruitment cycle, working closely with Course Leaders to understand suitable applicant profiles and ensure that academic decisions are made effectively. This includes assessing applications, making offers, rejecting unsuitable candidates and referring applicants to alternative courses where appropriate.

In addition to your admissions responsibilities, you will support outreach activities and contribute to the promotion of undergraduate study at LCF. This will involve participation in recruitment events, engagement with pre-degree students, delivering presentations and attending external recruitment opportunities.

This is a maternity cover position initially for six months, with the possibility of extension.

Your profile

We are looking for a well-qualified individual with an undergraduate/higher degree in Business, Fashion or a relevant subject area. Experience in undergraduate or postgraduate recruitment within a higher education setting or experience of teaching undergraduate business subjects would be advantageous.

You will also have excellent team working skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage resources effectively to achieve objectives. You will thrive in a collaborative environment, have a keen eye for detail and be committed to delivering an outstanding student experience.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to hold a Bronze Award from the Race Equality Charter (REC), are members of the Business Disability Forum and Employers for Carers, and maintain our status as a Disability Confident Scheme and Living Wage employer.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

Start your application

Candidates are advised to submit applications early.