The Northern School of Art is seeking to appoint an experienced and highly organised HE Registry Manager at an exciting stage in the institution’s development. This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in shaping academic governance, student administration, regulatory compliance and institutional data management at a specialist arts institution with Degree Awarding Powers and ambitions to secure University Title. The successful candidate will support the continued development of the School’s Academic Registry function and help ensure readiness for future regulatory review activity as the School progresses from time-limited to indefinite Degree Awarding Powers.
The post holder will provide leadership for the continued development and delivery of Academic Registry services and play a central role in ensuring compliance with external regulatory, funding and statutory reporting requirements. Working closely with academic and professional services colleagues, you will oversee key aspects of the student lifecycle, including student records management, enrolment, attendance monitoring, assessment administration, Examination Boards, Progression and Awards Boards, certification, academic appeals, regulatory reporting activities, and the maintenance of accurate and secure student records.
As HE Registry Manager, you will manage the HE Registry Officer and play a key role in supporting the School’s academic governance framework. You will coordinate Academic Board business, support governance committees, prepare and deliver reports and papers to committees and senior managers, communicate developments in higher education regulation and policy, and contribute to the ongoing review and enhancement of academic regulations, procedures and student administration processes. You will also provide advice on academic administration, governance and regulatory matters to support institutional decision-making and compliance.