Deputy Academic Registrar

Who we are

Now rated a top three modern University in London, we provide an engaging portfolio of apprenticeships, short courses, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. We also have an excellent research profile and were jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country for research, and the highest-ranked modern university in London in REF2021.

The Role

We are recruiting to the role of Deputy Academic Registrar to join our Registry Services team.

An exciting opportunity for anyone wanting to take on a leadership role in a professional services environment within Higher Education. You will lead a team responsible for the operational delivery of the range of administrative processes that underpin the student journey. We are looking for an individual with a strong focus on service delivery who can drive transformational change across the service. You will be an excellent communicator and able to inspire and influence colleagues at all levels.

You will contribute positively to the culture of continuous improvement and delivery excellence under the leadership of the Academic Registrar.

Key responsibilities will include:

• To lead the Registry teams, and line manage staff, ensuring staff have a supportive and enabling environment in which they can deliver objectives, develop their own performance, and provide excellent customer service.
• To provide innovative leadership to drive transformational change, identifying needs and proactively proposing, establishing, implementing, reviewing and revising policies, procedures and working practices as appropriate, based on sector intelligence, to ensure their continuous improvement and refinement.
• To deliver accurate, timely and efficient procedures across the whole student lifecycle for campus-based, and students studying through partnerships, including:
  • Curriculum Set up
  • Academic Calendar
  • Programme Enrolment
  • Assessment administration and assessment boards
  • Student Records Management
  • Data management for Statutory Returns
  • Certification
  • Alumni References

The successful candidate will have skills and experience in leading provision of an efficient and effective Registry service supporting academic departments across a university or similar environment. 

If you have any specific questions on the role, please contact:

Ranjit Sahota, ranjit.sahota@roehampton.ac.uk  

The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly. The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer. 

Professional Services/Support staff on RU7 and above, have access to the University’s Retirement Savings Group Pension Plan, a defined contribution scheme, provided by Royal London.  Our full range of benefits are available here. 

The closing date for completed applications is 26 June 2025

It is expected that interviews will be held on: 11 July 2025

You are encouraged to apply promptly, as we reserve the right to close the role and interview before the dates stated above. 

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