Registry Officer - 2 Posts

• 18-month Fixed Term Contract
• 24-month Fixed Term Contract

HOURS: 35 Hours Monday – Friday

The University of Buckingham has a unique atmosphere, despite being the UK’s smallest university and the only independent university to hold a Royal Charter, Buckingham has staff from over 60 countries, making it a truly distinctive work environment. Whichever of our locations you find yourself working in, you will be sure to feel a part of our friendly community. Our size enables us to foster a very personalised, supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, with lots of opportunity for development, something which we are very proud of. 

The Corporate and Professional Services departments are the cornerstone of the University. They each provide essential and valuable support to both each other and the Academic departments, helping the University to function in the most efficient and productive way, ensuring that the students’ experience is second to none.

Registry Officer

The Registry Officer will provide on-campus administrative support across all stages of the student lifecycle. Acting as the first point of contact for students and staff, you will deliver high-quality, front-line services and ensure the smooth administration of Registry functions in line with university policies and procedures. You will work closely with the Deputy Head of Academic Services (Operations) and a small team of professionals to enhance the overall student experience.

We are looking for a detail-oriented, customer-focused individual with a passion for supporting students throughout their academic journey and delivering excellent administrative services. 

Student Records: Maintain accurate, accessible student records and coordinate with relevant departments.

Student Progression: Update records for results, transfers, withdrawals, and suspensions.

Exam Support: Assist with exam scheduling, timetables, seat plans, invigilation, attending exam boards and managing post-exam duties.

Certificate Handling: Issue certificates and related documentation.

Data Reporting: Prepare ad hoc reports using student-related systems to provide key insights.

Collaborative Support: Provide administrative assistance to other departments within Academic Services as directed.

What can we offer you?

We might be small, but we can still offer plenty of perks!  In addition to an Aviva Pension scheme, we offer: 

• Beautiful working environments across our campuses in Buckingham and Crewe, with plenty of space
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Christmas closure
• On-site gym and exercise classes
• On-site catering facilities
• University bookshop with staff discount (Buckingham)
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning courses
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent opportunities to network and continue learning across a variety of departments
• Nursery on-site at our Crewe campus
• Discount of courses for staff and their families

Informal enquiries may be made to Mrs Emma Turner, Head of Academic Services: Emma.Turner@buckingham.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 14 March 2025 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held w/c 17 March 2025.

If successful, any offer is subject to standard checks, including qualifications, eligibility to work in the UK on a permanent basis and DBS (if applicable)

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website http://www.buckingham.ac.uk/about/hr/

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