Academic Registrar
Student and Education Services
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Closing Date: Monday 01 June 2026
Interview Date: Friday 26 June 2026
Reference: 0404-26
We are seeking an outstanding strategic leader to join the University as Academic Registrar. This is a pivotal role with responsibility for leading academic administration and education services across the institution. Working closely with academic and professional services colleagues, the Academic Registrar will help shape an excellent student experience through high-quality, inclusive and effective services, systems and processes which take account of regulatory compliance obligations in English higher education.
Responsibilities
The role provides leadership across key areas including student records and assessment, academic quality, timetabling, student conduct, regulatory compliance, student systems and data management. The postholder will also act as Deputy Director of the Student and Education Services Division and will be a core member of the SES leadership team.
Qualifications
* Experience of successfully leading teams, services or major projects in a complex organisation
* A collaborative and inclusive leadership style
* The ability to lead change and improve services through innovation, systems and data
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks
* A commitment to delivering excellent user‑focused services
Equal Opportunity
The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education while promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues. We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity.
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