Admissions & Short Course Officer
LAMDA Closing date: Tue, 26 May 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
Fri, 15 May 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
We are looking for an organised, proactive and student-focused Admissions & Short Courses Officer to join our busy team and support the delivery of an outstanding applicant and student experience.
Working closely with the Admissions and Student Services Manager, you will play a key role in supporting admissions administration and student services across Higher Education and Short Courses. You will help ensure the smooth running of applications, auditions, interviews, enrolment and student support processes, while acting as a welcoming and professional first point of contact for applicants, students and visitors.
This is a varied and fast-paced role requiring excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Managing the Short Courses inbox and responding to applicant enquiries
Supporting applicants with advice and guidance on LAMDA courses
Processing applications and offers using UCAS and LAMDA's student records system
Coordinating auditions and interviews and processing outcomes
Administering Short Course bookings and maintaining accurate applicant records
Liaising with internal departments and external accommodation providers
Preparing and distributing applicant, offer and housing information packs
Supporting enrolment and registration processes
Assisting with welcoming and onboarding Short Course participants
Working closely with finance colleagues regarding payments and refunds
Providing administrative support and information to students and staff across the organisation
About You
Highly organised with excellent administrative skills
A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
Able to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment
Detail-oriented and accurate in handling data and records
Experienced in delivering excellent customer service
Comfortable working collaboratively across teams
Job Requirements
Manage the Short Courses inbox, responding to and triaging enquiries to ensure an excellent customer experience.
Provide advice and guidance to prospective applicants on London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art courses and application processes.
Use LAMDA's student records system and UCAS to administer applications and offers accurately and efficiently.
Process Short Course offers and liaise with relevant departments regarding course administration.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of Short Course applications and bookings, ensuring relevant teams are kept informed.
Liaise with Short Course teams regarding applicant accessibility requirements and support needs.
Work closely with the Finance team to support effective payment processing and refunds where required.
Coordinate auditions and interviews, including scheduling and processing outcomes.
Prepare and distribute applicant, offer and course information packs.
Job Responsibilities
Coordinate accommodation arrangements for incoming Short Course students, including liaison with external housing providers.
Respond to admissions enquiries by phone, email and in person in a professional and timely manner.
Support formal enrolment and registration processes for students.
Welcome and support Short Course participants during registration and introductory activities.
Assist students with enrolment documentation and supporting evidence requirements.
Provide administrative support, information and assistance to students and staff across the department.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as reasonably requested by the Admissions and Student Services Manager.
Full Job Description on our website: https://www.lamda.ac.uk/about-us/work-us
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Admissions & Short Course Officer
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Education
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Tue, 26 May 2026
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Location:
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Job: Admissions & Short Course Officer
Job: Admissions & Short Course Officer
Organisation: LAMDA
Postcode: W14 9DA
How to Apply
How to Apply
Please submit the following 4 documents via email to [email protected]
• A cover letter to tell us a little about yourself and why this position interests you. Tell us what experience, knowledge and skills you have that meet the person specification outlined in the job description, include any practical examples that you may have. Ensure you also include if Practical Voice and vocal progression and/or Accent and Dialect acquisition are your sole areas of focus.
• CV
• Completed Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form (can be found on our website)
• Completed Supplementary Form (can be found on our website)
- Contact name: Erin Boreham
- Contact email: [email protected]