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Registry Assistant

London, Greater London (On-site)
£15.62 per hour (+ £1.89 holiday pay)
Full-time
Temporary (1 month)

Actively Interviewing

This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!

Job description

Location: Central London
Contract: Temporary, 1 month
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Pay: £15.62 per hour (+ £1.89 holiday pay) (circa £34,000 salaried equivalent)
Start Date: ASAP

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client, a well known higher education institution, in the search for a temporary Registry Assistant.

The role will be varied, combining student-facing administration with admissions support, and providing an a fantastic opportunity for an experienced higher education professional to make a meaningful impact at a crucial stage of the student journey.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a first point of contact for students, staff and visitors.
  • Support the operation of a busy reception and switchboard service.
  • Assist with room bookings and the administration of teaching and rehearsal spaces.
  • Manage incoming and outgoing post.
  • Support student travel schemes, locker allocations and lost property services.
  • Process invoices and administrative requests.
  • Respond to enquiries and provide excellent customer service across the organisation.
  • Respond to telephone and email enquiries from prospective and current students.
  • Support admissions activities from application through to enrolment.
  • Process applications and maintain accurate student records.
  • Manage admissions inbox communications.
  • Assist with the organisation and administration of auditions, enrolment and graduation events.
  • Maintain passport, visa and student data records.
  • Provide administrative support across wider Registry projects and activities.

Key Requirements:

  • Recent, relevant experience in a similar role within a the higher education sector, with knowledge of admissions, registry, or student services.
  • High level of organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to build strong stakeholder relationships.
  • Collaborative and proactive approach, with the capability to work both independently and in a team.

CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis so if you're interested, please apply ASAP with your CV in Word format.

At Prospectus, we believe recruitment should be human-led and we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. While AI may be used to support our administrative process, all applications are reviewed by people and all hiring decisions are made by experienced recruiters.

Organisation
Prospectus View profile Organisation type Recruitment Agency Company size 101 - 500
Posted on: 01 October 2026
Closing date: 07 October 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: 195944
Tags: Administration, Education, Students / School, University