Senior Officer: Regulations and Compliance

Hartpury University and College

A minimum of 37.5 hours per week

About the Role

• Ensure accurate and accessible guidance on academic regulations and assessment processes for staff, higher education students, and external stakeholders.
• Lead a small team within the University’s Academic Registry to deliver high-quality administration across the student lifecycle.
• Focus on assessment and assessment periods, regulatory compliance, operating procedures, and continuous improvement to meet operational priorities.
• Support production, processing, and accurate recording of assessments and associated records.
• Assist with enrolment, graduation, and committee and meeting administration as part of the wider Academic Registry team.

About You

• Experience of working within busy administrative role in an HE institution or comparable large, complex organisation.
• Demonstrable interpersonal skills and ability to communicate complex information clearly
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly with Word, Teams, Outlook and Excel
• Ability to plan, organise and complete work to deadlines and cope well under pressure
• Experience producing and applying guidance for routine decisions and making and supporting others to make non-routine decisions
• Experience of managing colleagues to achieve tasks

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits 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.

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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.