Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer (RSCOO)

Lancaster University is a leading global research institution, rooted in its local community. Modern and forward-thinking, the University consistently ranks among the top dozen UK universities, the top 150 globally, and is among the best on any objective measure. Our ambition is to be sustainable, academically excellent and recognised as one of the leading universities in the world. With a turnover of c.£400m, 3,350 staff, and more than 27,000 students (of which c.11,600 are studying through our international campus partnerships), we excel in innovative research, education, and engagement, as evidenced by our research ranking 21^st in REF 2021, our strong KEF performance, our TEF Gold rating, and strong NSS performance. Our collegiate system supports a diverse community, nurturing talents and personal growth, and our campuses in Lancaster and around the world attract brilliant minds who drive economic, cultural, societal, and environmental change. Committed to civic engagement, we make a positive impact locally, nationally and globally. Supporting over 8,800 jobs and contributing an estimated £2bn to the UK economy, we attract investment for regional, social, economic and environmental benefit, through initiatives such as the Health Innovation Campus and the Eden Project Morecambe.

To build on this strong foundation and to drive further success, we are seeking to appoint a new Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer (RSCOO). As a key member of the University’s Executive Board (UEB), reporting directly to the Vice-Chancellor, the RSCOO will play a critical role in the development and execution of strategic plans which assure the sustainable future success of the University. They will be responsible for managing and ensuring our professional services drive organisational progress and effectively support and enhance our academic ambitions. As Secretary to Council, the RSCOO will have responsibility for our institutional governance and regulatory requirements and will act as a trusted advisor to the Vice-Chancellor and the Chair of Council, playing a pivotal role in the relationship between the Council and the University Executive Board. 

We are seeking a strategic leader with a proven ability to build, lead and inspire high-performing teams with responsibility for wide-ranging services. They will have a strong track record of delivering high-quality, integrated services that help drive business performance, combined with the ability to drive change at pace in a complex regulatory environment. With excellent judgement, communication skills, and high levels of emotional intelligence, they will be comfortable advising boards and stimulating and challenging thinking. Commercial acuity, strong analytical skills, and the ability to cultivate highly productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders will also be essential.

For further information on this exciting position, including details of how to apply, please visit www.odgers.com/93733 

Closing date: Wednesday 28^th May at 1pm

Lancaster University is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

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