Registry Manager - Assessment

York St. John University; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent annual leave

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Relocation support

Job summary

York St John University in York (hybrid) seeks an experienced Assessment Manager to lead and manage assessment and examination processes across the University. You will work with Registry and academic colleagues to ensure accurate processing of marks, progression and assessment boards, while advising senior stakeholders on policy and regulatory matters.

The role requires strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality student experiences

Qualifications

• Experience of managing and developing a team.
• Understanding of assessment and examination processes in higher education.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex academic regulations and policies.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with senior stakeholders.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good technical skills with student record systems and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage delivery of key assessment and examination processes across the University.
• Work with Registry and academic administration to ensure efficient processing of marks, progression and assessment boards.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on assessment-related matters to academic colleagues and professional services.

Skills

People management

Assessment processes in HE

Regulations interpretation

Organisational skills

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Student information systems

Job description

Introduction to YSJ University

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

Contract Type

Full time, fixed term

Location

York (Agile)

Salary

£34,610 to £39,906 per annum

The Team

The Assessment team, made up of Registry Advisors and Registry Officers are responsible for delivering a broad range of assessment activities, including examination and assessment administration, the processing of marks and results, academic progression and the administration of University Assessment Boards.

The team work closely with Programme Administration Support Services and academic colleagues, providing expert advice and guidance on assessment-related matters. They also support academic colleagues in meetings with students where specialist assessment knowledge and advice are required.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and highly organised Assessment Manager to lead and manage the delivery of key assessment and examination processes across the University.

Working as part of Registry with Student and Academic Administration, you will play a central role in ensuring that assessment processes are delivered effectively, consistently and in accordance with the University's academic regulations, policies and procedures.

You will work closely with academic colleagues, professional services teams and senior stakeholders to ensure that assessment processes are efficient, accurate and provide an excellent experience for students and staff.

Required Skills

• Experience of managing and developing a team.
• A detailed understanding of assessment and examination processes within a higher education environment.
• Experience of interpreting and applying complex academic regulations and policies.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work with senior stakeholders and academic colleagues.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good technical skills with experience of using student record systems and other relevant technologies.

Additional Information

For informal enquiries please contact Aimee Henderson [e-mail]

This team operates using agile working such that your time is split between working from home and having some on-site presence (at our York Campus). Flexible working is supported and you are welcome to discuss further details about agile working in practice should you be invited to interview.

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and candidate assessment.

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we encourage you to please apply as early as possible as we may consider closing earlier if we receive a high level of applications. If the vacancy is closed earlier, all pending applicants will be notified and provided with 24 hours' notice to submit an application.

Our Benefits Package

• Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
• Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan after six months service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
• On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
• Relocation expenses package for certain roles
• Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)

Further Information About Life At YSJ

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Closing Date - Thursday 01 October 2026 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date - Tuesday 13 October 2026