Academic Registrar

Canterbury Christ Church University; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Canterbury Christ Church University invites applications for the position of Academic Registrar. This senior leadership role is vital for overseeing academic administrative functions and enhancing student wellbeing in alignment with the university's Vision 2030 objectives. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership, a passion for service improvement, and extensive knowledge of higher education governance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leading and managing academic services.
• Strong knowledge of UK university governance and regulations.
• Proven track record of improving student administrative services.

Responsibilities

• Strategic oversight of academic administrative functions.
• Enhancing student experience while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Managing admissions, quality assurance, and data quality.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven service improvement

Team empowerment

Regulatory compliance

Organisational management

Job description

Are you passionate about creating an outstanding university experience? Do you thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of a newly designed Student and Academic Services (SAS) Directorate at Canterbury Christ Church University.

We are redefining student success by bringing together proactive, high-quality support that empowers students to navigate university life with confidence.

As a vital member of our team, you’ll have the chance to shape and contribute to a service that makes a real impact—delivering tailored advice, guidance and innovative solutions that enhance student wellbeing, engagement and academic progress.

Joining us means being part of a vibrant, student-focused community of 350+ SAS colleagues where ideas are valued, your expertise makes a difference and every interaction helps students thrive. If you’re ready to contribute to a bold new vision for student administration and support, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Role

The Academic Registrar is a senior leadership role within the university, responsible for the strategic oversight and effective management of key academic administrative functions, including Admissions and Applicant Compliance, Quality Assurance and Enhancement, Student Governance, and Student Record and Data Quality Management. The role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, enhances the student experience, and supports the university’s strategic Vision 2030 objectives.

Who we are looking for

You will be a proactive person who is passionate about making a difference at pace by driving continuous service improvement using data and adopting digital solutions to work smarter, not harder.

You will have extensive demonstrable experience in leading, managing and continuously improving at least one of the service areas you will be managing, with a proven track record of enhancing administrative services to benefit both students and staff, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and excellence for all aspects of the student lifecycle.

You must be able to demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire, develop, and empower teams in academic registry to deliver outstanding service.

You must have comprehensive understanding of governance issues in the higher education sector, including UK university regulatory and legal frameworks; strong working knowledge of academic governance, regulations, and administration, ensuring compliance while fostering innovation and continuous improvement and expertise in organisational management, with the ability to navigate institutional complexities and drive positive change.

Closing Date 16th June 2025