Registry Director

Join a Higher Education Institution at a Transformational Stage

The Academy of Live Technology (ALT) is seeking an experienced Registry Director to lead our academic registry and student administration functions during an exciting period of growth and change.

Reporting to the Head of Institution, you will provide strategic leadership across academic governance, student records, quality assurance, compliance, and regulatory reporting. You will play a key role in supporting ALT's transition to an independent higher education provider with Degree Awarding Powers from September 2026, ensuring registry systems, policies, and processes meet sector best practice and regulatory requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior higher education professional to shape the future of a growing institution and contribute to an outstanding student experience.

Experience of UKVI compliance and international student sponsorship would be advantageous.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Institution, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of Registry, including:

• Academic governance and regulatory compliance
• Student records, enrolment, progression and awards
• HESA, OfS and statutory reporting
• Quality assurance and enhancement processes
• Registry systems and data management
• Academic regulations, policies and procedures
• Leadership and development of the Registry team
• UKVI sponsorship compliance and international student administration (desirable)

You will work closely with senior academic and professional services colleagues to ensure an exceptional student experience and robust institutional governance.

About You

• You will have:
• Significant senior-level experience within a higher education Registry or academic administration environment
• Strong knowledge of UK higher education regulation, governance and quality assurance frameworks
• Experience managing student records systems and academic administration processes
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills
• The ability to work strategically whilst maintaining operational effectiveness

Desirable experience includes:

• UKVI sponsorship and compliance
• Degree Awarding Powers or university title processes
• Experience within a specialist or creative higher education provider

Why Join Us?

The Academy of Live Technology is part of Production Park – Europe's leading campus for live events, entertainment technology, and creative production. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a growing higher education institution during a pivotal stage of its development.

Benefits Include:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Staff development opportunities
• Employee wellbeing support
• Free onsite parking
• A collaborative and innovative working environment

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Occasional evening and weekend working may be required with time off in lieu.

Closing Date for Applications: 19^th of June 2026

If you are passionate about higher education administration, governance, and student success, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants should submit a CV with references and personal statement (No longer than 2 pages) via the 'Apply' button above (e:hr@productionpark.com) by the closing date.

For more information on Academy of Live Technology: www.academyoflivetechnology.com