Senior Registry Coordinator (Exams and Awards) FTC - 12 months

Arden University; Baginton; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Baginton is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Registry Department. The successful candidate will maintain accurate student records, coordinate award boards, and support new systems implementation. Ideal applicants will have complex administration experience, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with student record systems like SITS. This role offers a hybrid working model and excellent benefits including generous holidays and pension plans.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Aviva pension plan starting at 7%

PMI or Healthcare Cashback

Free courses for staff

Discounts for family and friends

'Golden Ticket' for free education

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex administration role or higher education setting preferred.
• Tenacity to handle multiple competing demands effectively.
• Attention to detail is critical for maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and ensuring the accuracy of student records.
• Coordinating award boards and certification production.
• Supporting the delivery of new student record systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Experience with Student Record Systems

Tools

SITS

Job description

Salary: £26,000- £28,000 per annum

Employment type: Fixed Term -Contract 12 months

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Team Leader - Quality & Registry

Department: Quality & Registry

Click here to read the full job description and view our excellent benefits here

This role operates on a hybrid working arrangement that will require 1 days travel into our Coventry head office per week. This may fluctuate in line with business requirements. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join the Registry Department at Arden University. We are in the process of key systems investment and preparing the registry service to meet the ambitious growth of the University. If you want to help shape our registry systems and functions for the future, then this is a role you should consider.

Registry Services at Arden University comprise 4 key functional areas; Registry Systems, Marking and Assessments, Awards & Exams and Graduation & Events. You will report to a Team Leader for Awards & Exams and work as part of a team who are responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of all student records in line with our Academic Regulations and the coordination and running of all award boards, certification production, PSRB management and exam scheduling. You will support the delivery of our new student record system (SITS) and our new online assessment software, and you will work as part of a university wide implementation group.

There are many exciting developments at Arden, and we encourage all staff to get involved and experience being part of project teams and to have a voice in what the future of Arden’s registry team will look like.

About You

The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have the tenacity to handle multiple priorities and competing demands with great attention to detail. They should have experience from another complex administration role or have experience gained in another Higher Education setting with experience of SITS or another Student Record System (HE experience is not essential).

Why Arden

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits.

• 30 days holiday, add the bank holiday on top, and we even throw in Christmas closure
• A generous Aviva pension plan, our contributions start at 7%
• PMI or Healthcare Cashback (dependent on role grade)
• Study any Arden course for free, with generous discount for all family and friends
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
• Plus, other competitive benefits!

Arden’s values

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations. For the full job description, click here, or to start your journey with us, click apply!

Closing Date: Wednesday 3 December 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we recognise, and studies confirm, that often underrepresented candidates in the work place are less likely to apply to roles unless they meet all skills and experience of the position. At Arden we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, therefore we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon age, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy, and actively welcome applications from all groups.

So, if you want to be part of Arden and our journey, but you feel that you’re missing some of the skills or experience the role requires, then we encourage you to apply anyway as you may make a great candidate for this role or others!