REG1017 - Assistant Registrar (Examinations, Conferments, and Awards)

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2023. 

We were also named University of the Year for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, being described by the editor as “regularly among the top-performing universities” and proving that “it is possible for a London-based institution to achieve outstanding levels of student satisfaction beyond other universities”.  

*University status awarded in or after 1992. 

The Department 

Academic Registry directs and leads in all matters relating to the management of academic standards across the University and supports the navigation of students through the student life cycle. The role-holder will be based within a part of the team that supports: the operation of the examination schedule; the production and delivery of certificates and transcripts; the operation of graduation; the application of the Academic Regulations and associated processes; and the management of curriculum and student data which feed in and out of academic registry processes. 

The Role  

The main purpose of this role is to manage and enhance the academic registry processes and systems in operation for formal examinations and award documentation production and distribution. The role involves providing high level and complex advice on the operation of the academic regulations. The role requires strong teamworking with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including Academic Administration, Data Operations, and exam invigilators. The role-holder will oversee a team working to support this area of activity. 

The Person 

The successful candidate will possess significant experience of working in administration in UK Higher Education sector. They will display a good level of attention to detail and possess the drive and determination to complete work to a high standard. They will have the capacity to support others to deliver on individual and team objectives. 

They will be able to provide direction to team members and other colleagues on implementing regulations, policies, processes, and procedures and be a source of advice and guidance to all.  

They will be able to work flexibly and creatively to achieve objectives and will support and drive change as needed. They will be expected to work on site full-time. 

How to Apply  

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0  

Please email [email protected]   if you need any assistance with the application process. 

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 25 March 2024.  

For informal enquiries about the position please contact Joshua Heming, University Secretary and Academic Registrar, [email protected] .  

Additional Information  

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl  

Our department is under-represented in terms of staff from BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer as well as a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce. 

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.  

This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point. 

This post is not available for UWL students.