Senior Registry Administrator

Anglia Ruskin University; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK-based educational institution is seeking an experienced administrator for a part-time role within the Student Records Service. The successful candidate will maintain student records and support academic processes. This role requires excellent problem-solving, communication, and attention to detail skills, along with relevant qualifications. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including generous holiday entitlement and an agile working culture.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Occupational pension schemes

Training and development opportunities

Travel to work scheme

Competitive relocation package

Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain student records and administer registration processes.
• Administer student finance processes.
• Oversee data systems for staff and students.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or part qualification in relevant field

Job description

About ARU

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

The Role

The Student Records Service within the Academic Registry provides a challenging environment for self-motivated individuals seeking to further develop their professional careers. You will be a member of experienced administrators maintaining student records and administering registration and student finance processes. You will also be responsible for the administration of data systems on which staff and students rely.

With a degree or part qualified in a relevant professional qualification, you will have excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as effective communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a pressurised environment and demonstrate attention to detail. Familiarity with academic procedures and/or database systems would be an advantage.

Enquiries

Informal enquiries can be made to either Damien Murray, Student Records Manager, at: [e-mail] or Nikki Dibb, Assistant Academic Registrar, at [e-mail].

Interviews are scheduled to take place on the week beginning 29 October 2025.

Benefits and Working Environment

We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Guidance

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.

Important Dates

Closing Date: 15/10/2025

Job Details

Job Category: Administrative

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Employment Type: Part time

Salary: £30,805 - £36,130 (p.a pro rata)

Location: Chelmsford/Cambridge

Faculty/Professional Service: Academic Registry

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