Registrar (Academic) and Secretary to the Board
Reference: D-61537286-02

Build your career, join De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester as a
Registrar (Academic) and Secretary to the Board. DMU is an ambitious, globally minded and culturally rich university with a strong commitment to the public good. It strives to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment that champions difference and celebrates success. Awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework, the University is a vibrant, multicultural hub of learning, creativity and innovation that was named the first-ever University of the Year for Social Inclusion by The Times Good University Guide. DMU is home to more than 25,000 students and 2,700 staff.  

Faculty / Directorate
DMU is an ambitious, globally minded and culturally rich university with a strong commitment to the public good. We strive to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment that champions difference and celebrates success.

We’re asking ourselves some fundamental but hugely important and
far-reaching questions at DMU, such as, what will be the education of the future that we want to provide? Who are our students, and how do we genuinely remove barriers to study? 

Role
As the Registrar (Academic) and Secretary you will lead and guide the
University’s decision-making processes on matters of governance, compliance, and legal affairs. You will fulfil the role of Secretary to Board of Governors, reporting to the Chair, ensuring that matters of governance are sound and effective. You will also report to the Vice-Chancellor and lead the university academic administration, and student-facing services, with a focus of continuous improvement of the student experience and in such a way as to maximise efficiency, trust, confidence and customer-service. In this role you’ll be a member of our University Leadership Board. 

This role will be critical to our strength and success at a significant moment both for our community and for those we serve.

Ideal Candidate
You’ll be an experienced Registrar/Secretary looking to broaden your role into a larger organisation, or an experienced deputy looking to progress into a more senior role. 

You will have substantial leadership experience in higher education with a proven track record in regulation, compliance and assurance matters, as well as a strong strategic understanding of national HE issues relating to academic administration and student experience. 

As someone who thrives on team work and a collaborative approach, you’ll have the ambition to achieve the highest standards in quality for our student and academic services, committed to delivering an exceptional student experience.

Salary to be set by Vice Chancellor in accordance with Senior staff pay, this will be dependent upon skills and experience 

For further information about the role and DMU please cast your eyes over the 'Registrar and Secretary to the Board -Candidate Pack' attached 

We do also have a Voice Note put together by Katie herself. If you'd like to hear it, please email : jenny.patel@dmu.ac.uk. Please also get in touch if you are unable to access the candidate pack 

Closing date : 26th September 2021

Interview date : 18th October 2021 

Benefits 
You will benefit from access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme ; 35 days annual leave plus concessionary days and Bank Holidays; career progression; employee perks that include up to 8.5 per cent off grocery shopping at Sainsbury's, Tesco, ASDA, Waitrose and M&S or at least up to 10% off package holidays through travel club; NUS discount card; free and confidential access to the Employee Assistance confidential Helpline who provide support on a range of lifestyle issues; discounted gym membership; free library memberships and the cycle to work scheme.