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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

As of October 23, 2026, UCAS has no open roles listed.

About UCAS

UCAS stands for the 'Universities and Colleges Admissions Service'.They are the organisation responsible for managing applications to higher education courses in the UK.Their services date back to 1961. To meet increasing demand, UCCA (Universities Central Council on Admissions) was formed, providing a centralised application servicefor prospective undergraduates – effectively streamlining the process.UCCA formally merged with its partner organisations PCAS (Polytechnics Central Admissions System) and SCUE (Standing Conference on University Entrance) in 1993 to create one independent service.

Founded
1961
Employees
501 to 1,000
Headquarters
Cheltenham

Leadership

The top of UCAS's org chart, with how many people report into each leader.

KAPhoto of Kevin Allison

Kevin Allison

Chief Financial Officer

UCAS jobs: common questions

Is UCAS hiring right now?
UCAS has no open roles listed as of October 23, 2026. Roles appear here as soon as they are posted on UCAS's careers site.
Where is UCAS headquartered?
UCAS is headquartered in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom and was founded in 1961.
Who leads UCAS?
Kevin Allison, Chief Financial Officer, is at the top of UCAS's org chart.
How do I apply for a job at UCAS?
Pick a role on UCAS's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on UCAS's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.