Admissions and Appeals Officer
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Job Location:
Birmingham - UK
Monthly Salary:
£ 35412 - 41771
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Admissions and Appeals Officer
Grade C
Fixed Term Contract (02 March 2026 to 31 July 2026)
Working 36.5 hours per week
A Fixed-Term vacancy has arisen in the School Admissions and Fair Access Service for an Appeals Presenting Officer. The role will commence on 02 March and is due to end on 31 July 2026.
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced professional with a background in school admissions and appeals. The role requires resilience and confidence as you will regularly present complex cases for non-admission to independent panels and parent/carers for extended periods often in environments that can be confrontational and emotionally charged. You must be prepared to handle frequent and robust challenges from families and panel members while maintaining professionalism and clarity under pressure. Success in this role depends on an understanding of all relevant school admissions codes policies and procedures and the ability to articulate these accurately and persuasively to diverse audiences when needed. Meticulous preparation of detailed documentation and thorough background research are essential alongside effective collaboration with colleagues across the service and schools. This demanding role is suited to individuals who can manage their own workload combine expert knowledge with outstanding communication skills and resilience in the face of challenge.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specificationfor full details.
Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached
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Job Description and PersonSpecification
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