Deputy Academic Registrar (Partnerships)

Contract Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week)

Tenure: Permanent

The Deputy Academic Registrar (Partnerships) is responsible for overseeing and assuring the work of the Collaborative Provision Unit within the University’s Academic Registry. Reporting to the Academic Registrar, the postholder will be a senior member of the Academic Registry. The role will also involve working with the Deputy Vice Chancellors and the University Secretary around a range of academic partnerships matters including compliance, regulation and Office for Students (OfS) conditions of registration.

Applicants must have knowledge and experience of managing Collaborative Partnerships in Higher Education (Franchise and Validation partners) and of HE regulatory and governmental requirements and major policy issues in the sector. Knowledge of QAA Advice and Guidance, OfS conditions of registration, and legal issues which affect Higher Education complaints and the OIA is also essential.

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are welcome. Please contact Peter Childs, Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor, at p.childs@staff.newman.ac.uk, to discuss further.

An application form and further details are available from newman.ac.uk/jobs. Please submit your completed online application form by the advertised closing date.

Please note, CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated

Closing date for applications: 10 April 2026

Interviews will take place on 18 May 2026

Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free onsite parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.

Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.

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