University Registrar

The Graduate Project; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK higher education provider is seeking an experienced University Registrar to lead academic services from enrolment to graduation. The role requires compliance oversight, leadership in student records management, and fostering a positive student experience. Candidates should have a strong background in UK Higher Education and leadership skills. The position offers a salary of up to £90,000 and promotes a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Salary up to £90,000

Permanent contract

Hybrid working

Leadership role

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading registry or academic services in UK Higher Education.
• Strong understanding of compliance and academic governance.
• Expertise in student record systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead registry services covering admissions, timetabling, assessment, and graduation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Drive service improvements to enhance the student experience.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance knowledge

Data reporting skills

Relationship building

People management

Job description

Overview

Role | University Registrar

Areas | Registry, Student Lifecycle, Academic Governance, Compliance

Based | London

Offer | £80,000 - £90,000 (depending on experience)

Contract | Full-time, permanent

Responsibilities

We’re working with a UK higher education provider that is now seeking a University Registrar to lead its academic services. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for the student journey from enrolment through to graduation, ensuring processes are compliant, student-focused, and strategically aligned.

As Registrar, you will:

• Lead registry services covering admissions, timetabling, assessment, progression, and graduation
• Oversee compliance with OfS, HESA, SLC, UKVI and other statutory/regulatory requirements
• Manage academic governance processes and quality assurance frameworks
• Drive service improvements to enhance the student experience
• Lead and develop professional services teams across multiple campuses
• Contribute at senior management level to broader institutional priorities

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience leading registry, MIS, or academic services in UK Higher Education
• Strong understanding of compliance, statutory reporting, and academic governance
• Expertise in student record systems and data reporting
• Ability to build relationships and influence at senior level
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• A collaborative, resilient, and strategically minded leader

What’s on offer

What’s on offer:

• Salary up to £90,000 (depending on experience)
• Permanent contract
• Hybrid working
• Leadership role shaping the student experience and academic services at a UK higher education provider