Head of Admissions and Registry Interim

Education for Industry Group

Full-Time

3 Month Fixed Term Contract

Electra House - London, EC2M 6SE

About EFI Group

EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships at The Fashion Retail Academy (FRA) and The London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT). Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion and employability.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Interim Head of Admissions & Registry to join us on a 3-month fixed-term contract during the key enrolment period of the year. This is a hands-on role for someone with Further Education (FE) and/or Higher Education (HE) admissions and registry experience who can quickly integrate into the team.

You will lead our Registry function, overseeing admissions, enrolment, exams, timetabling and student finance, while ensuring excellent student service, regulatory compliance and efficient operations. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you'll provide strong leadership, drive service improvements and support our students through a critical recruitment and enrolment period.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, experienced professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to hit the ground running from day one.

About you

Qualifications: Relevant degree. Evidence of CPD. English & Maths: minimum GCSE grade 4 (Grace C) or equivalent. IT related qualification is desirable.

Experience: Experience in FE Registry, MIS or a similar function, including line management of teams, developing and implementing administrative systems, and working directly with students. Experience using CRM systems and project managing the implementation of systems within an education environment is desirable.

Expertise: Strong knowledge of FE student information systems, funding and ILR requirements, admissions, enrolment and registry processes, and timetabling/resource planning. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, with an understanding of technical systems, databases and system integration. Knowledge of Civica REMS, CRM systems and SharePoint is desirable.

Skills: Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and present clear, actionable insights. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience building effective relationships and working collaboratively with senior stakeholders. Confident in planning, prioritising and producing clear, concise reports.

Values: Customer-focused, proactive, adaptable and collaborative, with a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering an excellent learner experience.

If you feel your skills and experience would fit well within our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply or get in touch with our Recruitment Team to discuss further.

Salary:

From £70,000 to £75,000 per annum (due to short contract duration), subject to qualifications and experience

How to apply/Next Steps:

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Closing Date:

8am on Tuesday, 14 July 2026.

Interviews/Recruitment Day:

Interviews will take place on week commencing 13th July and will be held in person at FRA, Electra House, London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE.

More Information/Contact us:

For more information about the EFI Group, visit our EFI, FRA, LCBT websites and refer to the job description.

Please contact recruitment@efigroup.ac.uk for further information.

The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our values and commitment to student safety.

Qualifications: Relevant degree. Evidence of CPD. English & Maths: minimum GCSE grade 4 (Grace C) or equivalent. IT related qualification is desirable.

Experience: Experience in FE Registry, MIS or a similar function, including line management of teams, developing and implementing administrative systems, and working directly with students. Experience using CRM systems and project managing the implementation of systems within an education environment is desirable.

Expertise: Strong knowledge of FE student information systems, funding and ILR requirements, admissions, enrolment and registry processes, and timetabling/resource planning. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, with an understanding of technical systems, databases and system integration. Knowledge of Civica REMS, CRM systems and SharePoint is desirable.

Skills: Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and present clear, actionable insights. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience building effective relationships and working collaboratively with senior stakeholders. Confident in planning, prioritising and producing clear, concise reports.

Values: Customer-focused, proactive, adaptable and collaborative, with a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering an excellent learner experience.

EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships at The Fashion Retail Academy (FRA) and The London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT). Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion and employability.

From £70,000 to £75,000 per annum (due to short contract duration), subject to qualifications and experience