Faculty Registrar

This is an exciting chance to be part of a progressive and cutting-edge University in a beautiful location, where you can really make a difference. The Faculty of Science and Engineering comprises three Schools; Biological and Marine Sciences; Engineering, Computing and Mathematics; Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences and supports around 4500 students.

With the University embarking on a student record system replacement project, the timing offers immediate opportunities to develop Faculty student administrative systems through process improvement anticipated to improve effectiveness and deliver efficiencies.

The Faculty of Science and Engineering has an exciting vacancy for a Faculty Registrar who supports the Head of Faculty Operations in leading the Faculty professional service team.

Working as part of the Faculty senior professional service management team, the Faculty Registrar is responsible for strategically leading, managing and crucially developing the delivery of the academic and student administrative functions within the Faculty.

The Faculty Registrar is responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day academic and student administration of the Faculty and in particular responsible for quality and programme administration systems and processes. You will contribute to policy formulation at Faculty and University level. You will lead specific strategic and operational developments at a Faculty level and will collaborate with other University managers in the formulation and development of systems and regulations, the student record replacement project being a prime example.

You will be able to demonstrate excellence as a team player, and an ability to problem solve and plan work at the operational and strategic level. Through the establishment of relationships and networks you will quickly facilitate cross-functional decisions with impact across the University, providing guidance and training on academic and student administrative activities and associated policies and procedures.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 24th June 2024 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37 hours a week.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.