Head of Registry Operations

Job Summary

Full Time (37hrs per week) - Permanent - High Wycombe

Salary: £58,225 - £67,468 per annum

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.

Our University’s DRIVE values are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission.

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic individual to lead a key division of our Academic Registry. As Head of Registry Operations and a member of Academic Registry's Senior Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective delivery of academic administration across the student lifecycle with a particular focus on processes post-enrolment through to course completion including module bookings, assessments and examinations, mitigating circumstances, marking and moderation, Boards of Examinations meetings, progression and resit management, results notifications, awards and graduation ceremonies.

• a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
• training & development support opportunities
• contributory pension scheme
• discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

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If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information about this role please contact Jon Lees at

All applications are to be made in full and online.

BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’s workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to Jon Lees if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.

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Closing Date: 5 January 2026

Interview Date: w/c 19 January 2026

If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process. The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.

Job Title: Head of Registry Operations

Faculty/Directorate: Academic Registry

Grade: I

Location: High Wycombe

Hours: Full-Time

Responsible to: Academic Registrar

Responsible for: a team of c.45.0 FTE with the following direct reports: 5.0 FTE Senior Registry Officers (Student & Course Administration and Awards & Ceremonies)

Job Purpose: The postholder manages and provides leadership to their allocated Section of the Academic Registry, ensuring they achieve their objectives to support the Department’s strategy whilst providing an excellent customer experience.…