Lead Academic Registrar – Assessments, Progression & Awards

Solent University; Southampton; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Solent University is seeking an experienced Associate Academic Registrar to lead assessment, progression and awards administration in Southampton. You will manage a team and work across academic departments, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving service improvements.

The post holder will support delivery from enrolment through to graduation, preparing boards and coordinating with external examiners as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in assessment, progression and awards administration in HE.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines.
• Proven track record leading teams and collaborating across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment, progression and awards administration across the institution.
• Manage a team and support academic departments and schools.
• Oversee examination boards and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Drive service improvements and align processes with policy.
• Coordinate from enrolment through graduation and prepare boards.

Skills

Leadership

Higher Education experience

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Education/ Administration

Job description

Solent University is seeking an experienced Associate Academic Registrar to lead assessment, progression and awards administration in Southampton. You will manage a team and work across academic departments, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving service improvements.

The post holder will support delivery from enrolment through to graduation, preparing boards and coordinating with external examiners as required.