Academic Registrar

We are seeking an outstanding strategic leader to join the University as Academic Registrar.

This is a pivotal role with responsibility for leading academic administration and education services across the institution. Working closely with academic and professional services colleagues, the Academic Registrar will help shape an excellent student experience through high-quality, inclusive and effective services, systems and processes which take account of regulatory compliance obligations in English higher education.

The role provides leadership across key areas including student records and assessment, academic quality, timetabling, student conduct, regulatory compliance, student systems and data management. The postholder will also act as Deputy Director of the Student and Education Services Division and will be a core member of the SES leadership team.

We are looking for a collaborative and forward-thinking leader who can build strong relationships across a complex organisation and inspire teams through change.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the University’s strategic ambitions and to lead services that have a direct impact on students, staff and partners.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience of successfully leading teams, services or major projects in a complex organisation
• A collaborative and inclusive leadership style
• The ability to lead change and improve services through innovation, systems and data
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks
• A commitment to delivering excellent user-focused services

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Alison Mullan, Director of Students, Education and Academic Services on