Academic Registrar

Academic Registrar
Imperial College London 

Founded in 1907, Imperial is one of the world’s great universities, renowned for ground-breaking research, a highly talented community of staff, students and alumni, and international reach. Our mission is to achieve enduring excellence in research and education in science, engineering, medicine, and business, for the benefit of society.   

Our new strategy, Science for Humanity, is ambitious and seeks to maximise Imperial’s potential as a force for good in the world. Our Imperial Class of 2030 programme will nurture the most talented, enterprising and diverse graduating class we have ever served; the next phase of our White City Deep Tech Campus will be a powerful engine for investment, inclusive economic growth, and job creation; and four new cross-institutional Schools of Convergence Science will bring focus and research impact to the emergent forces shaping our future at an unprecedented scale: climate, energy, and sustainability; human and AI; health, medtech and robotics; space, security science, and telecommunications. 

People are at the core of Imperial’s success and are key to delivering our new institutional strategy. To ensure our strategy will have a meaningful and enduring impact, through our Imperial Together work, we will create opportunities for everyone in our community to fulfil their potential, always guided by our values: Respect, Collaboration, Excellence, Innovation and Integrity.  

Imperial College London is a world-renowned institution dedicated to delivering exceptional educational experiences. As we continue an exciting digital transformation journey, we invite a visionary and dynamic Academic Registrar to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of academic administration at our prestigious university. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to lead innovative changes that will enhance the digital landscape for both students and staff.  

As our new Academic Registrar, you will be at the forefront of our approach to education in the digital age. You will lead the strategic development of the Registry, overseeing vital services that form the backbone of our academic infrastructure. These include Academic Quality and Standards, Central Timetabling, Student Administration, and the Student Hub.  

Your vision will help us create a seamless, digitally-enabled experience that enhances learning outcomes and supports every student’s journey at Imperial. The successful candidate will report directly to the Registrar and University Secretary, collaborating closely with the Vice-Provost (Education and Student Experience). You will be a key member of several high-level committees, contributing to the University’s Education and Student Experience initiatives and driving forward our Class of 2030 agenda.  

With a commitment to innovation, the Academic Registrar will harness the power of technology to optimise our academic administration processes. By leveraging state-of-the-art digital tools, you will enhance the efficiency of the Registry while ensuring first-class service delivery that meets the evolving needs of our students and faculty.  

Your role will involve continuously assessing and improving our academic policies and processes, making sure they align with the most current regulatory standards and technological advancements. You will spearhead initiatives that enhance student engagement and satisfaction, utilising data-driven insights to inform decision-making. By fostering an adaptive and high-performing team, you will develop a culture of excellence and customer-focused service within the Registry, ensuring that both students and staff benefit from a modernised administrative experience.  

As a leader, you will cultivate strong partnerships with various internal and external stakeholders, guiding collaborations that enhance the University’s academic reputation. Your interactions with regulatory bodies and accreditation agencies will ensure that Imperial not only meets but exceeds standards in academic compliance and quality assurance. These relationships will be crucial as you lead our initiatives in academic quality, data integrity, and student success. You will also play a vital role in developing innovative learning, teaching, and assessment strategies, facilitating the continuous enhancement of our educational offerings. Your forward-thinking approach will ensure that Imperial remains at the cutting edge of digital education, adapting to the latest trends and challenges in higher education.  

If you are an experienced professional with a passion for higher education and a desire to drive digital transformation, then we would welcome a conversation to explore how we can provide an extraordinary educational experience that is not only world-class but also future-proof.  

Should you wish to discuss further details about the role in strict confidence, please contact: 

Carolyn Coates on +44 (0)7825 871 944 or carolyn.coates@andersonquigley.com or Kiersten Avery on +44 (0)7510 384 735 or kiersten.avery@andersonquigley.com  

The closing date for applications is Noon on 1st September, 2025

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We are an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Disability Confident Leader and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.