Deputy Academic Registrar (Data and Systems)

We are delighted to be supporting a prestigious London-based higher education institution in their search for a Deputy Academic Registrar (Data and Systems) to join their Student and Academic Services team. This is a full-time, temporary role running for up to 4-months. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced higher education professional with expertise in student data management and systems to play a strategic role in shaping services and ensuring compliance with external reporting requirements. Key Responsibilities for this role include: • Leading on the management and optimisation of the student record system (SITS) to support business processes, student administration, and reporting. • Overseeing the preparation and submission of statutory student data returns to external agencies such as HESA and OfS. • Ensuring robust data quality processes and providing detailed analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making. • Managing and developing the Student Data and Management Information team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. • Acting as the institutional lead for student systems, providing expert advice, training, and documentation for users. • Representing the institution at external meetings and user groups, and monitoring sector developments to ensure compliance and best practice. To be considered for this position, you should possess: • Deep understanding and experience of Higher Education Registry services. • Substantial experience in student systems and data management within higher education. • Extensive knowledge of statutory returns and regulatory requirements (e.g., HESA, OfS). • Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience delivering data and systems projects. • Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and drive change. • High-level technical skills in student databases and related applications; experience with SITS is desirable. • Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving abilities. If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for data integrity and system optimisation, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply below and submit your CV in Word format. As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.