Head of Academic Registry (1.0 FTE)

Permanent

35 hours per week

The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is a world leading, independent, university-level institution for the visual creative disciplines. We attract some of the finest academic and creative talent and are committed to creating and sustaining learning and working environments, where difference is respected and the widest possible range of cultural and social perspectives are valued.

Applications are invited for the Head of Academic Registry, in the Academic Registry Department.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with substantial, senior-level experience in higher education to lead and develop the Academic Registry in delivering an outstanding service to our students, staff and external stakeholders. The Academic Registry service encompasses the student journey from application to graduation.

The Head of Academic Registry provides robust strategic leadership and management for the team, ensuring that resources are deployed efficiently and effectively, and leads on continuous improvements in the quality of processes and development of systems. The Head of Academic Registry also acts as Deputy to the Academic Registrar on engagement and change initiatives across services within the institution.

The successful candidate will have substantial relevant experience at a senior level in a Registry and/or Quality role, thorough knowledge of Registry processes and the associated UK higher education context, and excellent leadership, negotiating and collaborative working skills.

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Benefits of working at GSA

Closing date for submission of completed applications: 23:59 (GMT) Monday 9^th June 2025

Interviews for this post will take place week commencing 16^th June 2025

For full details and to apply online, please visit: gsa.engageats.co.uk/V2/Vacancy

If you don’t currently have the right to work and live in the UK, we are able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Work Visas subject to UK Visa’s and Immigration (UKVI) requirements if the role meets the Home Office eligibility requirements. Details can be found on the Home Office website - www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact HRServicedesk@gsa.ac.uk

The Glasgow School of Art is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in work and study. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive environment where all students and employees feel safe, understood and valued. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, ethnic or religious background, gender identity or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, caring responsibilities or care experience.

We recognise we do not have the diversity of staff that we want and we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates who identify as being from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at The Glasgow School of Art.

To view our Fair Work statement, please click here and to view our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion documents here.

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