Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally. 

We are looking for a proactive Administrative Assistant to join our amazing Admissions team following a promotion within the team.  Your primary role will be to manage the processing of applications for a recognised group of courses, supporting applicants, recruitment agents and staff to provide a timely and efficient application process. 

If you love a fast-paced environment and pride yourself on your excellent customer service and strong IT skills, and can demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and effective organisational skills, then a role in our Admissions team may just be for you.

You will be a team player that can deal with the Admissions administrative activities so that applicants and agents get timely and informative updates on their status.

Informal Enquiries: 

Jess Keenan | UKVI Compliance Manager | jessica.keenan@cumbria.ac.uk | 01228 242692

Or Lois Bowers | Lois.Bowers@cumbria.ac.uk | 01228 242878

We offer a comprehensive set of staff benefits which includes a competitive salary, 35 hour full-time working week, 33 days holiday plus bank holidays, hybrid working in line with business need, and an excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution. 

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Closing Date: 12 Oct 2026

Sub Section: Professional Services

Salary: £24,909 with incremental progression to £26,093

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally.

Are you an experienced student records professional with a passion for data quality, effective processes and delivering an excellent student experience?

We are looking for a motivated and knowledgeable Student Data Manager to join our Academic Registry. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in the management of student and programme records, support the effective use of our Student Record System, SITS, and help shape efficient, customer-focused services for students and staff.

Reporting to the Head of Student Systems and Data, you will lead the operational set-up and maintenance of core programme and student-related records in SITS. You will help ensure that student data is accurate, timely and suitable for internal use, management information and statutory reporting.

You will manage the delivery of key university-wide student record processes and coordinate regular reviews to ensure that our systems and ways of working remain effective and fit for purpose. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the University, you will help ensure that student record processes, communications and related downstream systems operate smoothly.

The role also includes responsibility for managing and developing Student Data Management Administrators. You will contribute to the wider leadership of the Student Systems and Data team by setting priorities, organising workloads, agreeing objectives, undertaking performance and development reviews, and supporting colleagues to achieve high standards.

Informal enquiries:  Bronia Sledz - Head of Student Systems and Data - bronia.sledz@cumbria.ac.uk 

We offer a comprehensive set of staff benefits which includes a competitive salary, 35 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata), excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution, hybrid working in line with business need and corporate discounts to name a few. For more information please click HERE 

 For more information about the University of Cumbria please click HERE 

Closing Date: 17 Oct 2026

Sub Section: Professional Services

Salary: £38,784 with incremental progression to £43,482