Job Description

Deputy Academic Registrar (Quality and Enhancement)
49,339 - 58,878 per annum
A minimum of 37.5 hours per week
Permanent
About Us
Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. Hartpury provides OfSted Outstanding and Teaching Excellence Framework Gold education to more than 4,500 university and college students in agriculture, animal, business, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.
Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click .
About the Role
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for academic quality and enhancement? Would you thrive in a collaborative environment and want to make a real impact in higher education?
Hartpury University is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead our quality and enhancement agenda. As Deputy Academic Registrar (Quality and Enhancement), you'll play a key role in shaping the future of our academic provision, ensuring it meets the highest standards and delivers an outstanding student experience.
In this role you will be:

• Leading the development and implementation of quality assurance and enhancement frameworks.
• Advising senior leadership on sector-wide developments and regulatory changes.
• Representing Hartpury with external bodies and contributing to national conversations.
• Developing academic policies aligned with QAA, OfS, and other regulatory requirements.
• Providing guidance and training to staff on quality processes.
• Producing high-quality reports and supporting strategic decision-making.
• Managing a team and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

About You

• Proven experience in academic quality assurance within UK higher education
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication, organizational and IT skills
• The ability to interpret and apply complex regulations and guidance to produce considered recommendations

We offer a fantastic package of including:

• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Click the button below to apply online or telephone (01452) 702135 to request documents by post.
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The closing date for receipt of applications is 24th November 2025
Interviews will be held on the W/C 1st December 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.

Skills Required