Job Title: Assistant Academic Registrar
Location: Futureworks, Manchester
Reporting to: Academic Registrar
Working hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Pay range: Grade 6£27,037-£32,445 depending on experience
Start Date: Monday 15th September 2025

JOB SUMMARY

The primary role of the Assistant Academic Registrar is to support the administration of Futureworks’ registry and secretariat functions, ensuring the effective operation of academic quality assurance and enhancement procedures, and participating in the implementation, monitoring and review of academic policies and procedures.
Working closely with the Academic Registrar, a wide range of colleagues and Student Partners, you will provide advice, guidance and support in relation to academic governance and quality assurance processes as required. You will also take the lead in some activities, such as specific policy reviews, and will deputise for the Academic Registrar as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Understanding and experience of academic quality and governance, preferably at a Higher Education institution
• Confidence in working with a wide range of colleagues of differing seniority
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially in relation to delivering training and minute-taking
• Strong organisation and administrative skills and attention to detail
• Competence in Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Acrobat
• Awareness of higher education policy and best practice, including OfS regulations and the QAA Quality Code
• Commitment to continuing professional development
  Please note that although the post holder will generally work their contracted hours Monday to Friday, it will be necessary to take part in events which may occur during weekends and evenings or require some travel outside of these hours.
  Applications should be in the form of a CV and covering letter and addressed to the Academic Registrar quoting reference AAR300725. Applications can be sent via email to work@futureworks.ac.uk or via post to:
  Academic Registrar, Futureworks, Riverside, New Bailey Street, Manchester, M3 5FS
  Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
  Pay: £27,037.00-£32,445.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience of academic quality and governance?

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SCOO04072

Please refer the Job description for details