Registrar
Lead institutional strategy and student services as Registrar at the University of Derby.
Best for:Best for senior higher education administrators with extensive leadership experience in complex regulatory environments.
Overview
The University of Derby is seeking an experienced and strategic Registrar to join its senior leadership team, reporting directly to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Deputy CEO. The successful candidate will spearhead a comprehensive portfolio encompassing academic administration, student services, regulatory compliance, and governance. This pivotal role involves directing large-scale operational functions, driving institutional transformation, and ensuring an inclusive, high-quality student lifecycle experience from recruitment to graduation. The appointee will act as a key executive contributor, balancing strategic vision with operational excellence while cultivating collaborative partnerships across the university.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic leadership across student and academic administration, academic governance, and regulatory compliance.
- Manage a significant portfolio spanning the Registry and Student Services to ensure an inclusive student experience from enrolment to graduation.
- Contribute as a member of the senior leadership community to shape institutional strategy and address higher education challenges.
- Lead large-scale operations, organizational change initiatives, and high-performing administrative teams.
- Build collaborative relationships across organizational boundaries to foster strong partnerships and drive continuous service improvement.
Requirements
Degree required: Degree or equivalent professional leadership experience in a regulated environment
Language: English; must meet UKVI language requirements for sponsorship if applicable
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated track record of strategic leadership within higher education or a similarly regulated sector
- Significant experience in managing large-scale operations and complex administrative services
- Proven success in leading organizational change and high-performing teams
- Executive-level credibility to influence institutional decision-making and shape strategy
- Exceptional relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration capabilities
- Must meet UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship if applicable
- Must successfully pass a Fit and Proper Persons check
- Must successfully complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check upon appointment
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-09
Candidates must submit their application online through the university's recruitment portal before the closing date. Shortlisted applicants must be available to attend a rigorous two-stage interview process consisting of dates in late November and early December.
- CV
- Application form
Contact
Nadine Broadhurst· HR Business Partner
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