Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer

The University of Birmingham is a comprehensive research-intensive institution, ranked in the top 100 universities globally, and home to a diverse community of over 41,000 students from 150 countries and more than 9,000 staff. We seek an exceptional individual to fulfil the role of Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer. A member of the University Executive Board, this is a pivotal top leadership role responsible for leading all of our Professional Services (c.4,500 staff), ensuring they make an outstanding contribution towards delivering our academic mission and goals as set out in our Strategic Framework. The postholder will have overall responsibility for the effectiveness of the University’s governance, providing authoritative and independent advice to the University Council. You will make a significant contribution to the strategic and academic development of the University, fostering a strong culture of excellence, innovation and collaboration, and ensuring the delivery of efficient and effective services in a challenging higher education environment. As an inspirational senior leader with a track record of delivery and passion for higher education, you will bring significant experience leading large and diverse teams, including managing senior direct reports across a wide range of domains, delivering major projects, and working collaboratively with stakeholders from many disciplines and sectors. In particular, the role requires a strong empathy for the aims and culture of a world-class academic community, so it is highly likely the successful candidate will have considerable experience in broad senior leadership roles in higher education. The University is committed to building a fully inclusive and diverse community, including its senior leadership. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds with the qualifications and experience to undertake this role, including under-represented groups. For information on how to apply, please visit

https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies

quoting reference number

7673. The deadline for applications is 9:00 am (GMT) Monday 27 th

January 2025. For informal inquiries, please contact Ryann Schutt at

ryann.schutt@perrettlaver.com

or +44 (0)20 7340 6224. Perrett Laver will conduct an executive search process in parallel with the public advertisement of the role. Here are the process dates: PL Interviews: Week commencing Monday, 10th February – Monday, 17th February First-Stage Interviews: Monday, 10th March Informal Meetings with Shortlisted Candidates: Monday, 17th March; Tuesday, 18th March; or Friday, 21st March Final Interviews: Thursday, 27th March and Friday, 28th March

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