Assistant Academic Registrar (Partnerships)

Health Sciences University

Bournemouth or London Campus

Health Sciences University (HSU: formerly AECC University College) is a specialist health sciences institution dedicated to excellent education, clinical care and applied research.

Following the recent approval of our new university title HSU in July 2024 and the merger of the University College of Osteopathy into the HSU family from 1st August 2024, the institution is in a phase of growth and transformation across our campuses in Bournemouth and central London.

We are highly values-driven, inspired by our mission to ‘create a healthier society through education, research and clinical care’ with highly dedicated and capable staff and students working together within a caring and inclusive community. We are part-way through the delivery of our Strategic Plan 2021-2026, entitled Fit for the Future, which we will refresh in the coming weeks to reflect recent institutional changes.

HSU delivers a diverse and growing portfolio of pre- and post-registration academic provision and research in allied health and related disciplines, and substantial CQC-registered clinical and imaging services delivering high quality care for our staff, students and local communities. These facilities create a unique offering in higher education for our students to gain valuable practice learning experience onsite, to support local and regional NHS partners, and provide a data-rich research environment for our students, staff and partners.

Partnership working sits at the heart of what we do as an agile and collaborative higher education provider and clinical provider, responding to the workforce, educational and clinical needs of our external stakeholders, and supporting our communities as an established anchor institution. As we continue to develop in Dorset and London, it is imperative that we develop a more strategically informed approach to partnership working as a multi-professional centre of excellence for healthcare education, clinical care and research locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

We provide a vibrant and positive inter-professional learning and practice environment, within a caring and inclusive community.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join HSU at this pivotal moment in the university’s development. The Academic Registry plays a central role in achieving these goals, managing the student lifecycle and the governance of academic standards. This includes student records, registration, timetabling, assessments, and graduation, as well as the University’s academic quality framework, policies, and committee structures.

The Assistant Academic Registrar (Partnerships) has a key operational role in ensuring HSU’s collaborative provision is delivered in line with the University’s quality assurance framework, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements. Reporting to the Academic Registrar, the postholder manages the day-to-day coordination, administration, and monitoring of partnership processes, maintaining accurate records and producing timely reports to support institutional oversight. Strategic, contractual, or compliance risks are identified and escalated to the Academic Registrar for decision and action.

Working closely with the Partners, the Academic Registrar, Registry leadership colleagues, and senior staff across the University, the postholder will be the operational lead for this growing piece of HSU work and will also contribute to Registry-wide projects and developments.

About you

You will be an experienced confident and pro-active manager and team player, who will lead by example demonstrating the university’s values. The successful candidate will lead, develop, inspire and manage the Partnerships Team to ensure objectives are achieved in line with local objectives, the Registry strategy and the operating plan. They will have proven experience of devising, organising and managing effective administrative processes and excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to translate ideas into implementation plans.

This role can be based either at the Bournemouth or London campus. There will be occasional need to travel to the campus where they are not based. This is open to candidates with the necessary skills and experience with the opportunity for flexibility in both location and working pattern as long as this meets the overall requirements of the role.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum & Nationality Act 2006.

Benefits

• Competitive Employer's Pension
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Enhanced policies
• Subsidised clinical treatments
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• And many more

For an informal discussion, please contact John Melia (Academic Registrar) on jmelia@aecc.ac.uk

Completed application forms should be submitted by midnight on the closing date. Please note that CVs will not be considered as a substitute for a complete application form.

Closing date: 19th March 2026

Interviews: TBC

We value diversity and inclusion at HSU and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are a committed to having a diverse and inclusive culture which offers equality and opportunity for all. We operate Disability Confident and Mindful Employer schemes and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview scheme for applicants who are serving or who have served in the Armed Forces.

This post will be subject to an Enhanced/Basic DBS check.