Assistant Registrar (Lifelong Learning)

Do you have experience of quality assurance within higher education and an interest in developing academic policies and regulations?

In the role of Assistant Registrar (Lifelong Learning), you will develop the university’s framework of academic policies and regulations that govern lifelong learning provision. Your work will support the university’s developing Imperial Lifelong Learning and the successful design and delivery of short courses, micro-credentials and stackable degrees.

What you would be doing:

• You will be responsible for leading the research and development of the university’s framework of academic policies and regulations to govern lifelong learning provision, which establish the university’s expectations, obligations and procedures for use by staff and learners across the university.
• You will work closely with colleagues in the Quality Assurance Team as well as those across Registry, Lifelong Learning, academic departments and Student Union officers.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues in Student Administration, you will support the development of systems to enhance data sharing with Registry colleagues and to staff in departments offering extended learning provision.
• You will analyse data taken from internal quality assurance procedures for lifelong learning programmes and modules, and provide recommendations for action to members of senior university committees.
• There will be tight timescales and competing deadlines for the work you will be undertaking, so attention to detail, good communication and an ability to work efficiently and flexibly will be key to succeeding in the role.

What we are looking for:

• An experienced higher education quality assurance professional who meets the criteria set out in the Person Specification, including the following:
• An understanding of quality assurance and enhancement processes and procedures in a higher education setting.
• Experience of leading the development and implementation of academic policy and regulation.
• Experience of ensuring that internal quality assurance and regulatory frameworks meet the expectations of external regulatory bodies.
• The ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely and persuasively; highly developed negotiating and influencing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to liaise with colleagues at all levels of the university.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to continue your higher education career at a world-leading institution.
• The opportunity to lead on the development of academic policies and regulations to support the university’s new Institute of Extended Learning.
• The opportunity to work with professionals in an innovative and dynamic quality assurance team, overseeing a range of processes designed to ensure the university meets internal and external requirements for quality assurance and academic standards.
• Sector‑leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year).
• The role is full‑time, fixed‑term post for one year. You will be based at the university’s South Kensington and White City Campuses (hybrid).