Registry Manager - Assessment

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

Full time, fixed term

York (Agile)

£34,610 to £39,906 per annum

The Assessment team, made up of Registry Advisors and Registry Officers are responsible for delivering a broad range of assessment activities, including examination and assessment administration, the processing of marks and results, academic progression and the administration of University Assessment Boards.

The team work closely with Programme Administration Support Services and academic colleagues, providing expert advice and guidance on assessment-related matters. They also support academic colleagues in meetings with students where specialist assessment knowledge and advice are required.

We are seeking a skilled and highly organised Assessment Manager to lead and manage the delivery of key assessment and examination processes across the University.

Working as part of Registry with Student and Academic Administration, you will play a central role in ensuring that assessment processes are delivered effectively, consistently and in accordance with the University's academic regulations, policies and procedures.

You will work closely with academic colleagues, professional services teams and senior stakeholders to ensure that assessment processes are efficient, accurate and provide an excellent experience for students and staff.

• Experience of managing and developing a team.
• A detailed understanding of assessment and examination processes within a higher education environment.
• Experience of interpreting and applying complex academic regulations and policies.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work with senior stakeholders and academic colleagues.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good technical skills with experience of using student record systems and other relevant technologies.

For informal enquiries please contact Aimee Henderson

This team operates using agile working such that your time is split between working from home and having some on-site presence (at our York Campus). Flexible working is supported and you are welcome to discuss further details about agile working in practice should you be invited to interview.

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and candidate assessment.

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we encourage you to please apply as early as possible as we may consider closing earlier if we receive a high level of applications. If the vacancy is closed earlier, all pending applicants will be notified and provided with 24 hours' notice to submit an application.

• Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
• Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan after six months service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
• On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
• Relocation expenses package for certain roles
• Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)

Our attached 'further information' document below provides further…