Head Of Registry

Salary: Appointments are normally made at the starting salary, however comparable skills and experience will be considered. Future progression is based on annual performance review. Hours per week: 35 hours per week (full-time) Location: Based across both Sutton and Chelsea sites, with the opportunity for some home working. Closing Date: 7th April 2024 We are looking for an experienced higher education professional who will shape the strategic direction and oversee the operational management of our postgraduate educational programmes.  The successful candidate will possess: an undergraduate or higher degree, with a preference for backgrounds in science or medicine; a comprehensive understanding of higher education policies and their impact on postgraduate studies, coupled with a familiarity with academic and clinical training pathways; proven experience in policy development within a research-intensive higher education environment, demonstrating an ability to lead and innovate; exceptional skills of both written and spoken communication, with a talent for developing strong partnerships and driving collaborative projects to completion; a strategic mindset, with demonstrated project management prowess and a commitment to enhancing student experience. The Head of Registry will be instrumental in: ensuring the delivery of high-quality, responsive educational services, with a focus on continuous improvement and student success; driving policy development and ensuring adherence to the highest academic standards and legal requirements; developing and nurturing partnerships both within the UK and internationally, to expand and enrich our educational offerings; leading the implementation of effective data management practices to support strategic decision-making and maintain regulatory compliance; In your application, please explain carefully how your experience matches the essential requirements of the person specification. Department/Directorate Information The Registry team provides administrative support and policy expertise for the operation of the ICR’s degree programmes. We also lead on the enhancement of the student experience and the management of strategic education collaborations. The role of the broader Academic Services directorate is to create an efficient and effective environment for the ICR’s scientific community to flourish. Our services underpin both research and education at the ICR. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Stuart Bell via email on stuart.bell@icr.ac.uk. Why work for us? As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits. The ICR is committed to supporting overseas applicants applying for roles, please click here to find out further information. The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here. We look forward to receiving applications from all candidates, wherever in the world they are currently based. We will select those who display the potential to become, or to support, the world leading cancer researchers of the future based on their application and performance at interview. However, we particularly welcome British applicants from black and ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented