Academic Registrar

Full-time, 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE)     

Writtle College is seeking to recruit a proficient and exceptional individual for the role of Academic Registrar. Having recently been granted Taught Degree Awarding Powers, and in the process of applying for University College title, you will be joining our specialist institution at an exciting point in our 123 year history, which has ambitious plans to grow.

Reporting to the Vice Principal (Academic) and with a focus on Higher Education, you will be responsible for Writtle’s performance assessment, quality improvement and enhancement strategies. You will play a key role in refining, leading and implementing the Migration and Independence Strategies, to ensure the institution is ready to deliver its own degree schemes from September 2017.

To succeed in this role, you will have excellent leadership and management skills, a passion for excellence in learning and teaching, and up-to-date experience and knowledge of academic quality, standards assurance and enhancement issues within the HE sector. You will also have a proven track record of raising standards and improving the learning experience.

This role would ideally suit somebody who is currently working in a Quality Support role and wishes to progress their career by moving into a higher level role, but would also be suitable for somebody who is currently in an academic teaching post.

For more information on this role, other opportunities and Writtle College, please visit our website: www.writtle.ac.uk

For an application pack, please email: HR@writtle.ac.uk or call the Human Resources Department on 01245 424208.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, 3 May 2016.
Interview date: 12 May 2016.

Writtle College strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.