Senior Registrar & Governance Strategy Lead

Corehr; Oxford; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford is seeking a Registrar, a senior leadership role responsible for governance, institutional strategy and professional services across the collegiate university. The Registrar will act as principal adviser to governance bodies, ensuring compliance frameworks support teaching, research and innovation.

The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate strategy into delivery while navigating a complex

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in governance and regulatory matters.
• Experience advising boards or governing bodies.
• Proven track record leading organisational transformation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership on governance, risk and resilience.
• Serve as Secretary to Council and Congregation.
• Advise on institutional strategy and regulatory compliance.
• Translate strategy into delivery through collaboration and shared purpose.

Skills

Governance experience

Strategic leadership

Change management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

University of Oxford is seeking a Registrar, a senior leadership role responsible for governance, institutional strategy and professional services across the collegiate university. The Registrar will act as principal adviser to governance bodies, ensuring compliance frameworks support teaching, research and innovation.

The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate strategy into delivery while navigating a complex