Academic Registrar

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.  

BNU continues to experience rapid growth in student numbers, making us one of the fastest-growing higher education providers. This is an exciting time to join the University as we invest significantly in estate developments and welcome Jay Blades MBE as our inaugural Chancellor. 

Job Description

The new Academic Registrar will bring together all student facing services to support the administrative and learning experience of students. They will sit as part of the University Management Group and provide direction, management and delivery of the Academic Registry to meet the highest academic standards across the portfolio. 

This individual will be responsible for managing the student and course administration, ensure compliance with the academic frameworks and ensure the registry activities are well co-ordinated in line with the annual cycles of the University’s business. They will provide assurance of accuracy, integrity and academic quality and standards.

They will be critical in joining up processes and systems across academic quality and the registry to bring agility and efficiency. They will bring a collaborative and supportive approach to both the of these functions to ensure a high-quality student experience.

What we offer: 

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

Please click here to see our wide range of benefits available for employees.  

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

Candidate Pack

For further information about this role please contact our search partners Minerva who are running this search www.minervasearch.com/bnu

How to Apply

To apply please send an application to bnu@minervasearch.com, this should be in the form of a CV and cover letter.

All applications are to be made in full and online. 

Closing Date: 13^th February

Interview Date: 28^th & 29^th March

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.  

At Buckinghamshire New University equality of opportunity and diversity is at the heart of all we do and we are proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of inclusion, this is reflective and fully integrated into our values. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone thrives, can be themselves and feels a sense of belonging.

We are committed to diversity and welcome applications from different backgrounds and experiences, we therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

Buckinghamshire New University 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.