Academic Registrar (Post Ref: NU6925)
Closing date:
Friday 23 January 2026
Interviews:
Tuesday 24 February 2026
Salary:
Senior Manager Pay (Competitive Salary)
Full/Part time:
Full Time
Hours per week
37 hours per week
At an exciting time in its history, Birmingham Newman University is looking to recruit a new Academic Registrar.
On the eve of the publication of our new strategic plan, and during a time of significant growth and success, we are excited to welcome a leader who can contribute to the next phase in our development.
Reporting directly to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the Academic Registrar upholds the value of our academic awards and leads all aspects of student administration at the university. The Academic Registrar has oversight and responsibility for all administration processes underpinning the student journey, including their registration and enrolment and the conferment of academic awards.
We are looking for an experienced leader of high performing teams who is capable of being a real catalyst for change and continuous improvement across Academic Registry. We are looking for someone who can think strategically, and who can ensure we translate that thinking into effective operational practices.
Birmingham Newman University is more than a place of study or work. It is a community rooted in care, respect, and ambition for our staff our students and the University as a whole; where staff and students work together making a difference not only in their own lives, but in their communities, professions, and the wider world. We are proud to have recently been named The Times and Sunday Times University of the Year for Social Inclusion (2026), ranked 1st in England for Student Satisfaction in the Complete University Guide (2025), and named West Midlands University of the Year by WhatUni (2025).
The closing date for applications is Friday 23 January 2026. Interviews will be taking place on campus on Tuesday 24 February 2026. Informal discussions about this role are encouraged. To arrange a time to speak with Professor Richard Medcalf, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, please contact Sharon Boyce via s.boyce@newman.ac.uk.
Further details about this role are available from: recruitment@newman.ac.uk.
Communications and Events Manager (Post Ref: NU7025)
Closing date:
7 January 2026
Interviews:
TBC
Salary:
£35,608 – £38,784 per annum
Full/Part time:
Full-time, Permanent
Hours per week
37
We’re looking for a creative communications professional with great organisational skills to keep our community informed on everything that’s happening at Birmingham Newman and encourage prospective students to join our University.
If you’re keen to sit alongside friendly, hard-working colleagues, like to be ‘in the know’, and enjoy writing and event planning, this could be the perfect role for you!
The post of Communications and Events Manager will see you managing communications across several platforms and stakeholder groups which include staff, students and partners. You’ll also be the University’s go-to person for planning and coordinating events, working on exciting projects ranging from Open Days to Staff Awards ceremonies.
The successful candidate will need to balance a varied workload, and regularly employ their strong written and verbal communication skills. Being organised will be a must, as will working closely with your marketing and communications teammates in the Directorate for Student Recruitment.
Main responsibilities include:
- Planning and executing communications campaigns for both staff and students
- Ensuring a timely flow of information to staff, students and partners
- Managing the digital screen network and corporate intranet pages
- Working on, and uploading, content that appears on the intranet, digital screens and the ‘Newman app’
- Delivering a calendar of on-site campus events to support recruitment activities
- Managing the event process from planning, organising invitations, staffing, catering, room bookings, and liaison with external suppliers
- Budget management to support Open Days and other events
Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact K.Gabriel@staff.newman.ac.uk, to discuss the role further.